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

Chi Psi Lodge

1911-1913

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 16, 2011

1. Chi Psi Lodge Marker

Inscription. This imposing fraternity house was designed by noted Milwaukee architect Alexander C. Eschweiler and was built using Madison's native sandstone. Its Tudor Revival style is one of the best examples of that architecture in Madison. The Iota chapter of Chi Psi was founded here in 1878 and is one of the oldest fraternal orders at the University of Wisconsin.

Erected 1988 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 84.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 43° 4.671′ N, 89° 23.605′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in State-Langdon. It is at the intersection of Iota Court and North Henry Street, on the left when traveling east on Iota Court. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Iota Court, 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: Chi Phi Fraternity (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Suhr House (about 600 feet away); Delta Upsilon Fraternity House (about 600 feet away); World-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright called Madison his hometown

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(about 700 feet away); Beecroft House (about 800 feet away); Braley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Van Slyke House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Phi Gamma Delta House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Frank G. Brown House (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 16, 2011

2. Chi Psi Lodge Marker

The marker is on the ground to the right of the front door, in the lower right hand corner of this photo.

Chi Psi Lodge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 16, 2011

3. Chi Psi Lodge

This is the southeast side of the house.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 16, 2011

4. Chi Psi Lodge

This is the south corner of the house.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 16, 2011

5. Chi Psi Lodge

This is the Lake Mendota side of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,758 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 16, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.