East Town in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George Washington

1732-1932

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, May 20, 2014

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription. The people of Milwaukee have planted these trees, living memorials, as a tribute of affection and gratitude to
George Washington

The Father of Our Country
Heroic General - Patriotic Statesman
Virtuous Sage

The fruit of his labors and his example are America's most cherished inheritance.

Erected 1932.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.

Location. 43° 2.575′ N, 87° 53.781′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in East Town. It is on North Lincoln Memorial Drive ¼ mile north of East Mason Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the south entrance to Veterans Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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 walking distance of this marker: Solomon Juneau (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Replica of Solomon Juneau's Log Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milwaukee County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away); Service Star Legion World War I Memorial

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Immanuel Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Prospect Avenue “Spite” House (approx. ¼ mile away); Edward Diederichs House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Jason Downer House (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, May 20, 2014

2. George Washington Marker

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, May 20, 2014

3. George Washington Marker

looking north along Lincoln Memorial Drive, with Veterans Park sign in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.