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

Brogan Cabin

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

1. Brogan Cabin Marker

Inscription. The first concern for the early frontier people who settled in Menomonee Falls was shelter and a structure for their freedom of worship. This house was built in 1842 by Irish immigrants and is a rare example of the primitive but sturdy dwellings erected by the earliest settlers. In addition, it is believed to be the site of the first Catholic Mass in Waukesha.

Erected by Menomonee Falls Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 43° 11.45′ N, 88° 6.359′ W. Marker is in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. It can be reached from the intersection of County Line Road (County Route Q) and Pilgrim Road. Marker is located in the Old Falls Village Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: N96 W15791 County Line Road CTH Q, Menomonee Falls WI 53051, 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 walking distance of this marker: Koch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Steichen House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunnyside School Bell Tower Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); School House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Umhoefer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miller-Davidson House (about 300 feet away); Barn (about 400 feet away); Milwaukee Road Depot (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Menomonee Falls.

Also see . . . Old Falls Village. (Submitted on August 31, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin.)

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

2. Brogan Cabin Marker

Brogan Cabin Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

3. Brogan Cabin Plaque

This plaque is on the cabin wall behind the marker.

Old Falls Village Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

4. Old Falls Village Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • William J. Toman was the editor who published this page.