Dyckesville in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Stage House · Dyckesville
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 18, 2014
1. Stage House · Dyckesville Marker
The first European inhabitant of this area was Louis Van Dycke, from whom the community received its name. Dyckesville, an early Belgian settlement, was a typical crossroads community including a store, church and saloon. It became part of one of the largest Belgian settlements in America.
On this site in 1878 Joseph Stage built the "Stage House." It was one of the earliest businesses in the area and housed a hotel, dance hall, saloon and the Dyckesville post office. It served also as a stop for stage coaches. Nearby stood a barn for the horses. In 1901 the building was gutted by fire and rebuilt. It operated under several different owners and continued to be a focal point in the community. Its demise occurred in 1969 when another fire struck. In April 1971 the building was razed.
Erected 1997 by the Kewaunee County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1971.
Location. 44° 38.586′ N, 87° 45.639′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nicolet Landing (approx. 5.6 miles away); 1634 • 1909 (approx. 5.7 miles away); The 1858 Rosiere Kermiss (approx. 7.6 miles away); Bank of Luxemburg (approx. 7.7 miles away); Red Banks (approx. 7.7 miles away); The WIS 57 Reconstruction Project in Brown, Kewaunee, and Door Counties (approx. 7.8 miles away); Namur and the Norbertine Fathers: Community, Education, and Religion among Belgian-Americans (approx. 7.8 miles away); Architecture and History in the WIS 57 Project Area (approx. 7.8 miles away).
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photo caption: Interior Circa 1930
Also see . . . Dyckesville, Wisconsin. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 20, 2014.)
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 18, 2014
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Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 18, 2014
3. Stage House · Dyckesville Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 18, 2014
4. Bank of Luxemburg
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 127 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 20, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
