Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

U.S. Post Office and Courthouse

James A. Wetmore, Architect

— 1927 - 1929 —

U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, February 12, 2011

1. U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Marker

Inscription. This impressive limestone building with its two-story Ionic colonnade is one of Madison's finest examples of the neo-classical revival style. Wetmore was acting supervising architect for the Department of the Treasury and this and similar designs were used in many medium-sized cities across the United States. This building replaced the former post office and courthouse (1870-1929) that was located across the Square at E. Mifflin St. and Wisconsin Ave.

Erected 2002 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 144.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately, and the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series lists.

Location. 43° 4.385′ N, 89° 22.891′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and East Doty Street, on the right when traveling north on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. 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 walking distance of this marker: David James Schaefer (a few steps from this marker); John A. Urich

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(a few steps from this marker); Madison Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Olin Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Catholic Clubhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fairchild Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Men and Women (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); State Office Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Madison is an Indian mound capital (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Additional keywords. Architecture; neo-classical revival

Photographed by William J. Toman, February 12, 2011

2. U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Marker

The marker is at the front entrance to the building, behind the street light to the right of the yellow diamond traffic sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 872 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.