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
(bronze plaque)
Erected in 1910
Restored as a fountain in 1966
by the
Mayors Beautification Committee
Designated a Milwaukee Landmark in 1974
in recognition of its historical
significance to the community
(stone monument)
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker and monument 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Cream City (was approx. one mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . R.D. Whitehead_Monument. Wikipedia (Submitted on May 16, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, 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
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 Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 774 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 11, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
