Monona in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ernie's Trading Post

1925

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 31, 2013

1. Ernie's Trading Post Marker

Inscription. Built originally as a garage, this brick structure served from 1932 to 1952 as the only neighborhood grocery. Operated by early settler Ernie Ferchland, the store served as a meeting place for Blooming Grove Township residents who planned the incorporation of the Village of Monona.

Erected by Monona Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 43° 4.276′ N, 89° 19.962′ W. Marker is in Monona, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is at the intersection of Winnequah Road and Midmoor Road, on the left when traveling west on Winnequah Road. This marker has been moved next to the Monona's Birthplace / Monona's History marker from a spot closer to 4500 Winnequah Road (Monona Motors, formerly Ernie's Trading Post). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison WI 53716, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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: Monona’s Birthplace / Monona's History (here, next to this marker); A.T. Lamboley Cottage (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tonywatha Hotel and Springs (about 800 feet away); George Kalbfleisch, Jr. Farm House

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(approx. ¼ mile away); William Schultz House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Springhaven Pagoda (approx. 0.3 miles away); Blooming Grove Town Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dean House / Nathaniel Dean (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monona.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 31, 2013

2. Ernie's Trading Post Marker

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 31, 2013

3. Ernie's Trading Post Marker

Ernie's Trading Post image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 31, 2013

4. Ernie's Trading Post

Close-up of photo on nearby Monona's Birthplace marker

Monona Motors image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 31, 2013

5. Monona Motors

formerly Ernie's Trading Post

September 14, 2013

6. Monona Motors

formerly Ernie's Trading Post

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 862 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 4, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on September 14, 2013. • William J. Toman was the editor who published this page.