Belgium in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Wisconsin’s Luxembourgers

Photographed by Paul F, September 5, 2009

1. Wisconsin’s Luxembourgers Marker

East side of double sided marker.

Inscription. Many of northeastern Ozaukee County’s prosperous farms, fieldstone houses and outbuildings, and large village churches are characteristic of the Luxembourg immigrant settlement patterns in the area. Beginning in 1845, inexpensive land brought Luxembourgers to the region where they purchased land in lots of 40 acres or less, vast acreage compared to the small tilled plots in Luxembourg. By the late 19th century at least 250 Luxembourger families were living in the communities of Belgium, Fredonia, Holy Cross, Lake Church, Waubeka, and Port Washington and nearby Dacada, making this area a center of Luxembourg settlement in the United States.

Erected 1998 by State Historical Society of Wisconsin. (Marker Number 371.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 43° 30.219′ N, 87° 50.031′ W. Marker is in Belgium, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. It is at the intersection of Peter Thein Avenue and North Royal Avenue (County Route LL), on the right when traveling west on Peter Thein Avenue. Located at the entrance to the Luxembourg American Cultural Society. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Peter Thein Avenue, Belgium WI 53004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pot Kiln (approx. 2 miles away); Little Quarry (approx. 2 miles away); The Company Town (approx. 2.1 miles away); From Booming Business to Quiet Park (approx. 2.1 miles away); A Unique Dinner Bell (approx. 2.1 miles away); A Reminder of Days Past (approx. 2.1 miles away); Limestone (approx. 2.1 miles away); Stonehaven Housing (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belgium.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Company Store (was approx. 2.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Paul F, September 5, 2009

2. Wisconsin’s Luxembourgers Marker

West side of double sided marker

Photographed by Melinda Roberts, August 17, 2012

3. Wisconsin’s Luxembourgers Marker

Updated photo.

Photographed by Paul F, September 5, 2009

4. Wisconsin’s Luxembourgers Marker

Photographed by Paul F, September 5, 2009

5. Wisconsin’s Luxembourgers Marker

Luxembourg American Cultural Society building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,833 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on August 17, 2012, by Melinda Roberts of De Pere, United States. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on August 17, 2012, by Melinda Roberts of De Pere, United States. 4, 5. submitted on May 27, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.