Tenney-Lapham in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thomas
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Hill Grocery and Residence
c. 1850; moved 1901, 1912
Photographed by William J. Toman, April 6, 2012
1. Thomas / Hill Grocery and Residence Marker
Designated July 16, 1991
Erected 2012 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 96.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1991.
Location. 43° 4.868′ N, 89° 22.736′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Tenney-Lapham. It is at the intersection of East Dayton Street and North Blount Street on East Dayton Street. Touch for map
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast 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 distance of this marker: Here was Madisons first African-American neighborhood (here, next to this marker); Miller House (a few steps from this marker); Badger State Shoe Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); City Horse Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); City Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna and Cornelius Collins Residence (about 700 feet away); Irene and Robert Connor Residence (about 800 feet away); Collins House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Ceramic Arts Studio of Madison (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by William J. Toman, April 6, 2012
2. Thomas / Hill Grocery and Residence Marker
The marker is on the ground to the left of the steps.
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 4, 2010
3. John Hill in front of his grocery store
This photo is on the nearby "Here was Madison's first African-American neighborhood" marker.
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 4, 2010
4. Thomas / Hill Grocery and Residence
The Thomas / Hill house is just behind the nearby "Here was Madison's first African-American neighborhood" marker in the foreground, with the former Hill's Grocery building attached on the right. The Miller house, with its own marker, is just beyond the former Hill's Grocery building.
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 4, 2010
5. Hill's Grocery Store Building
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 4, 2010
6. Hill's Grocery
The windows to the right of the front door of the former Hill's Grocery building still bear the name as seen in photo no. 3 above.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
