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

R. D. Whitehead Monument

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, May 10, 2012

1. R.D. Whitehead Monument Marker

Inscription.
(bronze plaque)
Originally a horse watering trough
Erected in 1910
Restored as a fountain in 1966
by the
Mayor’s Beautification Committee
Designated a Milwaukee Landmark in 1974
in recognition of its historical
significance to the community
(stone monument)
Erected by R.D. Whitehead Supt.
The Badger State Humane Society
in remembrance of my faithful friends.
Horse: George
Dogs: Jim, Flora, Dandy, Pet,
Punch, Judy, & Shorty
Cats: Frank & Henry
Birds: Browney & Dick

Erected 1974 by Milwaukee Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 43° 0.924′ N, 87° 55.987′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Muskego Way. Marker is at the intersection of South 16th Street and West Bow Street, on the right when traveling south on South 16th Street. Marker is located in the small triangle park bordered by South 16th Street, South Pearl Street and West Bow Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mitchell Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Saint Stephen Lutheran Church

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Jacques Vieau, in 1795 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Holy Trinity - Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); St. Josaphat Basilica (approx. 1.1 miles away); Forest Home Cemetery Civil War Veterans (approx. 1.1 miles away); Dr. Silas J. Sawyer and Jennie E. Sawyer (approx. 1.2 miles away); Frank N. Fox (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

Also see . . . R.D. Whitehead_Monument. Wikipedia (Submitted on May 16, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin.)

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, May 10, 2012

2. R.D. Whitehead Monument Marker

Stone base

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, May 10, 2012

3. R.D. Whitehead Monument Marker

R.D. Whitehead Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, May 10, 2012

4. R.D. Whitehead Monument

Bas-relief plaque with Dandy and George

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, May 10, 2012

5. R.D. Whitehead Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 574 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 11, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.