Near Cadott in Chippewa County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Western Bohemian-Fraternal Association
Zapadni Ceska-Bratrska Jednota
Photographed By Keith L, September 17, 2011
1. Western Bohemian-Fraternal Association Marker
The ZCBJ Lodge Hall which 45 charter members built in 1907 is a tangible symbol of the ethnic heritage – social, fraternal and philosophical ideals of the Czech immigrants settling 7 miles north of Cadott.
SOKOL, a gymnastic organization, performed at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair.
A unique, itinerant artist-painted curtain depicting Karlstein Castle near Prague highlights the stage added in 1922 to serve the active drama-music group.
The "HALL" lovingly maintained continues to be a bonding social center for the loyal descendants preserving their heritage in America.
Erected by Chippewa County Historical Society. (Marker Number 32.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 45° 2.314′ N, 91° 8.788′ W. Marker is near Cadott, Wisconsin, in Chippewa County. Marker is at the intersection of 135th
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bohemian National Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); The Cobban Bridge (approx. 5.6 miles away); Cadotte Trading Post Site (approx. 5.9 miles away); The Cadotte Fur Traders (approx. 5.9 miles away); Cadott Centennial (approx. 5.9 miles away); The Great Northern Pine of Wisconsin (approx. 5.9 miles away); Cadott Hub and Spoke Factory (approx. 5.9 miles away); Old Abe the War Eagle (approx. 6.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cadott.
Also see . . .
1. ZCBJ - WFLA Lodge. (Submitted on September 24, 2011.)
2. Western Fraternal Life Association. "Western Fraternal Life Association was established in 1897 as a Czech fraternal benefit society, providing its members burial insurance, social and ethnic activities, and a means of preserving Czech heritage." (Submitted on September 24, 2011.)
Photographed By Keith L, September 17, 2011
2. Western Bohemian-Fraternal Association Marker
Z.C.B.J. Lodge 141 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1907
Photographed By Keith L, September 17, 2011
3. Bohemian Hall and Marker
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4. Bohemian Hall and Marker
Photographed By Keith L, September 17, 2011
5. Bohemian Hall
Certification Date June 25, 1992
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,342 times since then and 228 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 24, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
