Glidden in Ashland County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Glidden State Bank
Circa 1905
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Nominated by
Jerry Hellenbrand - 2006
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 46° 8.246′ N, 90° 34.485′ W. Marker is in Glidden, Wisconsin, in Ashland County. It is on East First Street (County Highway N) east of North Grant Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 First Street, Glidden WI 54527, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Wisconsin’s North Shore. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, in the Corn Belt, and on Lake Superiors South Shore Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, 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 5 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: World's Largest White Pine Log (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Divide (approx. 4.2 miles away); Legend of Mellen (approx. 13.4 miles away); Jeanne D'Arc Willow (approx. 13.4 miles away); The Vietnam Memorial Tree (approx. 13½ miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,312 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

