Wauwatosa in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Milwaukee County Cemetery

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, October 24, 2011

1. Milwaukee County Cemetery Marker

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This site, also known as Potter’s Field was originally a pasture on the Milwaukee County Farm. Between 1872 and 1974, this four acre field became the final resting place for 4000 of the estimated 7500 children and adults buried on the Milwaukee County Grounds. Many were paupers who lived at the poor farm or received care at other county institutions. All were buried through the generosity of the people of Milwaukee County.

May they rest in peace.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 43° 2.922′ N, 88° 1.211′ W. Marker is in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. Marker is on North 87th Street, 0.2 miles north of West Watertown Plank Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Hart Homestead (approx. 0.3 miles away); Milwaukee County Asylum Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); “Sunnyhill Home” (approx. 0.4 miles away); Church Street Historic District

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(approx. half a mile away); First Congregational Church (approx. half a mile away); Thomas Benjamin Hart House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Harts Mills (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dittmar-Robertson Building (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wauwatosa.

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, October 24, 2011

2. Milwaukee County Cemetery Marker

Field is in background

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, October 24, 2011

3. Milwaukee County Cemetery Marker

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, October 24, 2011

4. Milwaukee County Cemetery Marker

Milwaukee County Landmark Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 985 times since then and 235 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.