South Wayne in Lafayette County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
East Wiota Lutheran Church
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, May 1, 2012
1. East Wiota Lutheran Church Marker
Erected 1968 by Wisconsin Council for Local History. (Marker Number 57.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Norwegian-Americans series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 42° 38.746′ N, 89° 54.545′ W. Marker is in South Wayne, Wisconsin, in Lafayette County. It can be reached from State Highway 78 one mile south of County Route N. Marker is located on the front of the church, up the hill from the highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10311 State Road 78, South Wayne WI 53587, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, in the Corn Belt, and in the Driftless Area Bluff Country. 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 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Battle of the Pecatonica (approx. 1.7 miles away); Fort Hamilton (approx. 2.3 miles away); Partridge Hall Star Theatre (approx. 4.3 miles away); Argyle (approx. 4.3 miles away); Saxton House (approx. 4½ miles away); Warren Civil War Cannon
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Pecatonica (was approx. 2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. Marker is Wisconsin Registered Landmark No. 57.
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, May 1, 2012
2. East Wiota Lutheran Church
marker is located to the right of the front door
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, May 1, 2012
3. East Wiota Lutheran Church
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, May 1, 2012
4. East Wiota Lutheran Church Gate
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, May 1, 2012
5. East Wiota Lutheran Church
Founder Stone
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,425 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 4, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
