Delafield in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cushing Memorial Park
Photographed by Paul F, July 15, 2010
1. Cushing Memorial Park Marker
Site of the Peace Spring, which was a meeting place for the Potowatomi people.
Erected 2006 by Waukesha County Museum and the Hawks Inn Historical Society, Inc. (Marker Number 05-01.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1980.
Location. 43° 3.684′ N, 88° 24.853′ W. Marker is in Delafield, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. It can be reached from West Main Steet half a mile west of N Genessee Street. Located in Cushing Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delafield WI 53018, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee. 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Delafield Fish Hatchery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hawks Inn
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Additional commentary.
1. History of Cushing Memorial Park
Cushing Memorial Park, once an open field, today is a beautiful area filled with large trees. The memorial, which honors three brothers and Civil War heroes - William, Alonzo and Howard Cushing - is situated in the center of these beautiful towering trees. Probably the most famous of the three brothers was Lt. William Cushing, best known for leading the effort which destroyed the rebel ram, Albemarle, a formidable vessel that helped the Confederates capture the port of Plymouth.
The site was set aside as a state park by efforts of Waukesha County Historical Society from 1911 to its dedication on May 31,
Photographed by Paul F, July 15, 2010
2. Cushing Memorial Park Marker
There is a small stone marker located off to the left of the memorial, which designates the birth place of William and Alonzo Cushing.
Also in the park are a large children's playground and a nice picnic area. At one time a state park, it has been owned by the City of Delafield since 1980.
— Submitted June 4, 2011, by Linda Hansen of Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Photographed by Linda Hansen, 2009
3. Cushing Memorial
Photographed by Linda Hansen, 2009
4. Cushing Memorial Plaque
Photographed by Linda Hansen, 2009
5. Cushing Brothers Plaque
Photographed by Paul F, July 15, 2010
6. Cushing Memorial Park
Memorial rocks as seen in the background of the marker picture. "War on Terror" and "Gulf War"
Photographed by Paul F, July 15, 2010
7. Cushing Memorial Park
Another memorial area across parking lot from marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 4,179 times since then and 106 times this year. Last updated on June 20, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 4, 2011, by Linda Hansen of Waukesha, Wisconsin. 6, 7. submitted on July 16, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
