Ceresco

Photographed by Keith L, October 28, 2007

1. Ceresco Marker

Inscription. The Long House is one of the few visible remains of the pioneer settlement of Ceresco. Founded in 1844 and named for Ceres, the Roman Goddess of Agriculture, Ceresco was the home of the Wisconsin Phalanx, an experiment in communal living according to the rule of the French social philosopher Charles Fourier. Under the leadership of Warren Chase, the Phalanx attracted a membership of about two hundred persons. The company enjoyed a few years of vigorous life, then declined, and disbanded in 1851. The village became a part of Ripon in 1853.

Erected 1972 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 181.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 43° 50.898′ N, 88° 51.045′ W. Marker was in Ripon, Wisconsin, in Fond du Lac County. It was at the intersection of Union Street and Park Street, on the right when traveling south on Union Street. Marker is in Ceresco Park alongside Union Street, south of State Highway 23 / 49. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Ripon WI 54971, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker was in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley.

It was also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: The Wisconsin Phalanx and Warren Chase (here, next to this marker); Carrie Chapman Catt (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Republican Party (approx. half a mile away); First Congregational Church of Ripon (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ripon College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rotary Square (approx. 0.6 miles away); Grand View Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Long Way Home (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ripon.

Photographed by Keith L, October 28, 2007

2. Ceresco Marker

The Long House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, April 10, 2018

3. The Long House

The long house is across Warren Street from Ceresco Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 3,230 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on April 10, 2018, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.