Marshfield in Wood County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Governor William H. Upham House
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 9, 2011
1. Governor William H. Upham House Marker
placed on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
December 12, 1976
Governor
William H. Upham
House
This Victorian mansion was built in 1880 for William H. Upham. The house survived the fire of 1887 making it one of the oldest homes in Marshfield.
A survivor of the prison camps during the Civil War, Upham was nominated by President Lincoln's cabinet as an at large appointee to West Point Academy. Upham owned and operated 17 businesses and served as Governor of Wisconsin from 1895-1897.
Erected 1976.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1687.
Location. 44° 39.933′ N, 90° 10.653′ W. Marker is in Marshfield, Wisconsin, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of West Third Street and South Walnut Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Third Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 W 3rd Street, Marshfield WI 54449, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Wisconsin. 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
this page online
Also see . . . Upham Mansion. North Wood Historical Society website homepage (Submitted on October 10, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin.)
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 9, 2011
2. Governor William H. Upham House Marker
City of Marshfield landmark marker
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 9, 2011
3. Governor William H. Upham House
National Marker is located to the left of the staircase; city marker is located to the right.
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 9, 2011
4. Governor William H. Upham House
looking from the corner of 3rd and Walnut.
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 9, 2011
5. Upham House and North Wood County Historical Society Sign
Photographed by Keith L, August 17, 2014
6. Nearby Sign
Upham House Historic District
National Register of Historic Places
Established 2008
National Register of Historic Places #08000753
Listed July 30, 2008
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 767 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on August 18, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
