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

Sixteen School

1844-1944

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 22, 2015

1. Sixteen School Marker

Inscription. Lisbon School No. 5 opened 1844 on Rd. “16.” Named “16” School. Originally was west of present Hillside Rd. (“16” RD.) 1860s saw new construction of one room cream brick school. Original commissioner Harrison Phillips, clerk R. Blount, early teacher Samuel Tenny. Students age 4-20, ungraded until 1900’s. 1920 saw graduates go to Sussex 2 year high school. “16” was consolidated with Sussex Dec. 1944. Old school was sold, and became home. Reunion former students, teachers, held July 28, 1991.

Erected 1991 by “16” Reunion Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is July 28, 1991.

Location. 43° 8.91′ N, 88° 14.566′ W. Marker is in Sussex, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. It is at the intersection of Good Hope Road and Hillside Road, on the right when traveling east on Good Hope Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24835 Good Hope Rd, Sussex WI 53089, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Town of Lisbon (within shouting distance of this marker); Zion Evangelical Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); George Washington Burr Oak (approx. 1.3 miles away); First Woman in Town of Lisbon

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(approx. 1.4 miles away); Sussex Mills and Bug Line RR (approx. 1½ miles away); Mammoth Spring Hotel - Saloon (approx. 2 miles away); Plainview School No. 4 (approx. 2.7 miles away); Hon. Thomas Weaver Home (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sussex.

Other markers no longer nearby. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); Sussex (was approx. 1.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. "16" School is now a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 22, 2015

2. Sixteen School Marker

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 22, 2015

3. Sixteen School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.