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

The Plain Good Building of Cross Plains

Photographed by William J. Toman, April 2, 2011

1. The Plain Good Building of Cross Plains Marker

Inscription. Construction on this site began in 1854. Time had reduced this building nearly to ruin during 143 years of service to this community. With great skill and uncompromising attention to detail, it was completely restored during the winter of 1997-1998 by Maurice Mitchell Bertram, master craftsman.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 43° 6.83′ N, 89° 39.004′ W. Marker is in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 14) and American Legion Drive, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1909 Main Street, Cross Plains WI 53528, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Haney's Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kerl School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Festge Park (approx. 1.9 miles away); Patrons' Mercantile Co-op (approx. 5.2 miles away); Indian Lake (approx. 5.4 miles away); Vermont Creek (approx. 5.4 miles away); St. Mary of the Oaks (approx. 5½ miles away); The Matz Farmstead (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cross Plains.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Indian Lake Passage (was approx. 5.3 miles

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away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by William J. Toman, April 2, 2011

2. The Plain Good Building of Cross Plains Marker

The marker is in the lower left corner of the front of the building.

Photographed by William J. Toman, April 2, 2011

3. The Plain Good Building of Cross Plains Marker

Photographed by William J. Toman, April 2, 2011

4. The Plain Good Building of Cross Plains Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,377 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.