Lisbon in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hon. Thomas Weaver Home

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 18, 2013

1. Hon. Thomas Weaver Home Marker

Inscription. Thomas Weaver, born Oct. 1, 1822, Sussex, England. Sailed to New York, 1830 with parents, James & Elizabeth. Came to Lisbon 1837. Tom married Betty Craven April 7, 1847, had 10 children. Home built 1860's. Called “Flowery Lawn Home.” Tom was hop farmer, lime kiln & saw mill operator, postmaster, was elected state assembly 1865, active with town government, schools & St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Died July 25th 1885. Son Elmer (1867-1941) took over property. Grandson Harcourt (1895-1963) was final Weaver owner.

Erected 1991 by Sparrow Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1921.

Location. 43° 6.732′ N, 88° 13.402′ W. Marker is in Lisbon, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. It is on Lisbon Road half a mile east of Wisconsin Highway 164, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sussex WI 53089, 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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sussex Mills and Bug Line RR (approx. 1.4 miles away); George Washington Burr Oak (approx. 1.4 miles away); First Woman in Town of Lisbon (approx. 1½ miles away); Mammoth Spring Hotel - Saloon

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); Zion Evangelical Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pioneer St. James Catholic Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Sixteen School (approx. 2.7 miles away); Town of Lisbon (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lisbon.

Other markers no longer nearby. Halquist Quarry (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); Lisbon Plank School (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); Sussex (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing); St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (was approx. 1.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 18, 2013

2. Hon. Thomas Weaver Home Marker

The marker is in front of the tree on the right.

Hon. Thomas Weaver Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 18, 2013

3. Hon. Thomas Weaver Home

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2013, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,227 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2013, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • William J. Toman was the editor who published this page.