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

Milwaukee Road Depot

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

1. Milwaukee Road Depot Marker

Inscription. Built in 1890, the same year that the railroad came to Menomonee Falls, the Depot brought with it new commercial and industrial prosperity. The Depot handled four passenger and freight trains daily, shipping local products such as stone, lime, ice, milk, and sugar beets.

Erected by Menomonee Falls Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 43° 11.49′ N, 88° 6.274′ W. Marker is in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. It is at the intersection of County Line Road (County Route Q) and Pilgrim Road, on the right when traveling east on County Line 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: Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Umhoefer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller-Davidson House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunnyside School Bell Tower Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Steichen House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Koch House (about 300 feet away); Brogan Cabin (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 31, 2021

2. Milwaukee Road Depot Marker

The marker is to the right of the ramp as you walk up to the depot.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 31, 2021

3. Milwaukee Road Depot Marker

The marker is to the right of the ramp.

Milwaukee Road Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

4. Milwaukee Road Depot

Old Falls Village Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

5. Old Falls Village Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 801 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 14, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2021, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 4, 5. submitted on August 14, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • William J. Toman was the editor who published this page.