Dousman in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dousman
The new village sportingly referred to by some as “Bullfrog Station” because of surrounding bogs and marshes, was characteristic of the hundreds of Wisconsin “railroad villages” that sprang up during the 19th century. It was formally named “Dousman” in honor of Talbot C. Dousman, who is considered the first settler in the Town of Ottawa - his claim dating to 1837.
Located in the midst of a dairy and farming community, Dousman prospered, as it does today. Also of importance after the turn of the century was the states first fish hatchery known as the “Trout Pond”, and the marl beds located some miles to the south of the village.
Erected 1985 by Waukesha County Historical Society. (Marker Number 06-01.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 43° 0.713′ N, 88° 28.314′ W. Marker is in Dousman, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. Marker is on Main Street near Elm Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker has been moved and is located on the park shelter building in Cory Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 South Main St, Dousman WI 53118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. River Bend Creamery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Masonic Home (approx. 0.8 miles away); Waterville (approx. 1.8 miles away); Lapham Peak (approx. 4.3 miles away); a different marker also named Lapham Peak (approx. 4.3 miles away); Cushing Memorial Park (approx. 4˝ miles away); Capel Log (approx. 4.6 miles away); Hawks Inn (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dousman.
Also see . . . Dousman, WI Area History. Dousman Historical Society (Submitted on June 16, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2011, by Linda Hansen of Waukesha, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,466 times since then and 73 times this year. Last updated on January 29, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on June 3, 2011, by Linda Hansen of Waukesha, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on January 29, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on January 29, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 6, 7. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.