New Auburn in Chippewa County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Cartwright Mill

Photographed by Keith L, July 21, 2011

1. Cartwright Mill Marker

Inscription. The present Village of New Auburn approximates the site of Cartwright Mill, founded in 1875 by David J. and Paul W. Cartwright. To the original sawmill, powered by steam, they added a lath, shingle, and planing mill. Some buildings were of brick manufactured in the local brickyard. The second of these buildings was constructed by C.M. Tarr and still stands. Cartwright had five stores, a post office, the Omaha Railroad and a population of 336. When incorporated in 1902, the name was changed from Cartwright to Auburn and later to New Auburn.

Erected by the Chippewa County Historical Society. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 45° 12.299′ N, 91° 33.555′ W. Marker is in New Auburn, Wisconsin, in Chippewa County. It is at the intersection of East Elm Street and North Spruce Street, on the left when traveling east on East Elm Street. Marker is at the east side of the New Auburn Area Fire Department. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 144 East Elm Street, New Auburn WI 54757, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 6 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pine Was King

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(approx. 6.6 miles away); First Congregational United Church of Christ (approx. 7.9 miles away); Pre-Columbian Indian Mound (approx. 8.6 miles away); Stanley's Mill (approx. 13½ miles away); Saint Peter's Catholic Church (approx. 15 miles away); Nation's First Cooperative Generating Station (approx. 16.2 miles away).

Also see . . . New Auburn Village. (Submitted on July 29, 2011.)

Photographed by Keith L, July 21, 2011

2. Cartwright Mill Marker

New Auburn Area Fire Department image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, July 21, 2011

3. New Auburn Area Fire Department

The Cartwright Mill Marker is in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,344 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.