Germantown in Washington County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jacob Schunk Farmhouse

Germantown, Wisconsin

Photographed by Paul F, October 2, 2010

1. Jacob Schunk Farmhouse Marker

Inscription. This limestone, Greek Revival dwelling was built by Jacob and Mary Ann Schunk in 1858. The clapboard and stone section was added in 1870. Of special interest are two sets of quarter-circle windows at the attic level. The history of the Schunk farmhouse reflects the extension of their nuclear family. Jacob and Mary Ann signed over the farm in 1874 to their son and his wife. A condition of obligation was then created that stated Jacob and Mary Ann were to have part of the house for their quarters and they were to be provided for until their deaths.

Erected 1998 by Washington County Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 97-001.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 43° 12.392′ N, 88° 6.032′ W. Marker is in Germantown, Wisconsin, in Washington County. It is on Donges Bay Road ¼ mile east of Pilgrim Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: N104 W15446 Donges Bay Road, Germantown WI 53022, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. John Evangelical Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Barn (approx. 1.1

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miles away); Miller-Davidson House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Milwaukee Road Depot (approx. 1.1 miles away); Umhoefer House (approx. 1.1 miles away); School House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Koch House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Sunnyside School Bell Tower Replica (approx. 1.1 miles away).

Regarding Jacob Schunk Farmhouse. Home is a private residence.

Photographed by Paul F, October 2, 2010

2. Jacob Schunk Farmhouse Marker

Marker from road looking through trees toward house.

Jacob Schunk Farmhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul F, October 2, 2010

3. Jacob Schunk Farmhouse

Viewed through the trees.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,064 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.