Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Fairchild Home
Photographed by William J. Toman, February 12, 2011
1. The Fairchild Home Marker
This land was the site of the Fairchild home
Jairus Cassius Fairchild
State Treasurer, Wisconsin, 1848-1852
First Mayor of Madison, 1856
Lucius Fairchild
Lt. Col. 2nd Regt. Wis. Inf. 1861
Colonel 2nd Regt. Wis. Inf. 1862
Brig. Gen. U.S.V. 1863
Secretary of State, Wisconsin, 1864-1866
Governor of Wisconsin, 1866-1872
U.S.Counsul, Liverpool, 1872-1878
U.S. Consul General, Paris, 1878-1880
U.S. Minister to Spain, 1880-1881
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 43° 4.343′ N, 89° 22.883′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is at the intersection of West Wilson Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, on the left when traveling west on West Wilson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: One West Wilson Street, 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: Pioneer Men and Women (here, next to this marker); Olin Terrace (a few steps from this marker); State Office Building (a few steps from this marker); Madison Club (within shouting distance of this marker); John A. Urich
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Madison is an Indian mound capital (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Lucius Fairchild. Biographical sketch from the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Submitted on February 13, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)
2. Fairchild Home. Photo and background of the home from the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Submitted on February 13, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)
3. Jairus Cassius Fairchild. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on February 13, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)
Photographed by William J. Toman, February 12, 2011
2. The Fairchild Home Marker
The marker is on the corner of the landmark State Office Building.
Photographed by William J. Toman
3. State Office Building
The Fairchild Home marker is on the near corner.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,038 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on January 27, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
