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

Umhoefer House

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

1. Umhoefer House Marker

Inscription. This two-story log cabin was built by newlyweds Gregory and Anna Marie Umhoefer in 1856. Together they raised eight sons and daughters on this tiny home. A hand print in the stairwell plaster is that of Anna’s brother returning from the Civil War. As the story goes, he didn’t know the plaster was fresh.

Erected by Menomonee Falls Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 43° 11.484′ N, 88° 6.309′ 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: School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller-Davidson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunnyside School Bell Tower Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Milwaukee Road Depot

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Steichen House (within shouting distance of this marker); Koch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brogan Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). 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. Umhoefer House Marker

Old Falls Village Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

3. 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 782 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • William J. Toman was the editor who published this page.