Wausau in Marathon County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Third Marathon County Courthouse

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2011

1. Third Marathon County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. These granite blocks were part of the third Marathon County Courthouse completed in May 1892, it stood on the block bounded by Third, Scott, Fourth and Jefferson Streets. This courthouse was razed in April, 1955.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1955.

Location. 44° 57.521′ N, 89° 37.538′ W. Marker is in Wausau, Wisconsin, in Marathon County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and North 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street. Marker is on the grounds of the Marathon County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Forest Street, Wausau WI 54403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of the Bulge Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I Guardian Angel Monument (about 500 feet away); Cutler Post Monument (about 600 feet away); Heinemann Bros. Bee Hive Store (about 700 feet away); Wausau Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer Rehabilitation Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Federal Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Wausau Water Works (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wausau.

More about this marker. The first courthouse was built

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in 1851 – a tiny building housing the clerk’s office that was built for $98.78. The second courthouse, constructed in Greek Revival style, opened in 1868 at a cost of $7,575. The courthouse built in 1892 cost $74,464.59 and served the county from 1892 to 1954. The current courthouse was built in 1955 for $2 million.
Source: Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2011

2. Third Marathon County Courthouse Marker

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 17, 2019

3. Third Marathon County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 663 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on September 4, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.