Lannon in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lannon Stone
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, September 16, 2011
1. Lannon Stone Marker
Commercial quarrying of Waukesha County’s high grade limestone -- actually dolomite -- was well under way by the 1850’s and became an important industry. By the early 1890’s some 14 quarries were producing stone for paving and curbing, building, flagging, and other uses. As time progressed, the uniform grade, hardness and color of the stone in the Lannon area attracted the attention of builders, and quarries advertised and received orders for “Lannon Stone.” By mid-century, architects and builders had begun to use the Lannon area’s colorful, thin surface stone as veneer rather than load-bearing structural material. This use spread quickly and widely. The Village of Lannon became the center of the state’s building stone industry and the name of the special stone from this area became synonymous with that of the village.Erected 1979 by Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 255.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lannon Lists itself as “Amateur Baseball Capital of Waukesha County” (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pioneer St. James Catholic Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Sub-Continental Divide (approx. 2.2 miles away); Mammoth Spring Hotel - Saloon (approx. 2˝ miles away); Zion Evangelical Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Menomonee River and Lower Falls (approx. 3.2 miles away); Frederick Nehs Mill and Mill Dam (approx. 3.2 miles away); First Woman in Town of Lisbon (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lannon.
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, September 16, 2011
2. Lannon Village Hall and Lannon Stone Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,067 times since then and 147 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
