Black River Falls in Jackson County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Moe Hardware
Since 1896
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 3, 2012
1. Moe Hardware Marker
In 1880, 20 year old Peter L. Moe came to work at Jones & Murray Hardware & eventually gained ownership in 1896 – renaming it P.L. Moe & Co.. Pete & Anna raised six sons. Rollin "Junk" and Alvin "Beaner" became owners in 1947, in 1975 Beaners son William "Bill" & wife Sally became owners and have since raised their four children in the business. Moe Hardware, is proud to be the oldest family-owned, retail business and are honored to have served Jackson County since 1896.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 44° 17.705′ N, 90° 50.886′ W. Marker is in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, in Jackson County. It is on Main Street (State Highway 54) west of Water Street (U.S. 12), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 Main Street, Black River Falls WI 54615, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hoffman Construction Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Lunda Construction Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfaffsprairie Farm (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the First Wood-Spaulding Saw Mill (about
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Arnold Jacobson Farm (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. captions, clockwise:
Peter L. Moe 1860-1947
Bill & Beaner 1975
(storefront) – 1970 –
The Moe Family 2006
The marker was painted in 2007 by local artist Susan Sampson.
Also see . . . Moe Hardware. (Submitted on January 22, 2015.)
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 3, 2012
2. Moe Hardware Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2015, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2015, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
