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

Brogan Cabin

By Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

1. Brogan Cabin Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 43° 11.45′ N, 88° 6.359′ W. Marker is in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Koch House (within shouting distance of this marker); School House (within shouting distance

By Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

2. Brogan Cabin Marker

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); Jacob Schunk Farmhouse (approx. 1.1 miles away); St. John Evangelical Church (approx. 1½ miles 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 Germantown, Wisconsin.)

Brogan Cabin Plaque image. Click for full size.

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.

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 Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • William J. Toman was the editor who published this page.