Rockton in Vernon County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rockton Mill Stones
- 1883 -
Photographed by William J. Toman, May 15, 2011
1. Rockton Mill Stones Marker
Van S. Bennett
Arnold Widmer - Frank Widmer
who purchased and used these stones
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 43° 38.543′ N, 90° 36.141′ W. Marker is in Rockton, Wisconsin, in Vernon County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 131 and Lisney Road, on the left when traveling south on State Highway 131. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Farge WI 54639, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, in the Corn Belt, in the Driftless Area Bluff Country, and in the Great River Road Region. 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 3 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bridge 13 (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Kickapoo River Valley (approx. 4.4
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Photographed by William J. Toman, May 15, 2011
2. Rockton Mill Stones Marker
The marker is attached to the mill stones, which are located at the entrance to the Rockton Cemetery.
Photographed by William J. Toman, May 15, 2011
3. Closeup of Rockton Mill Stones
Photographed by William J. Toman, May 15, 2011
4. Back of Rockton Mill Stones
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 800 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
