Belgium in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Stonehaven Housing

Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2018

1. Stonehaven Housing Marker

Inscription. The Lake Shore Stone Company village, Stonehaven, housed quarry workers from Italy, Luxembourg, and Austria. Married employees lived in small 15 by 24-foot houses built on stilts. Two barracks, known as the Italian House and the Austrian House, sheltered bachelors. Some workers lived in shacks they built for themselves.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 43° 29.64′ N, 87° 47.61′ W. Marker is in Belgium, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. Marker can be reached from Sauk Trail Road. The marker is located within Harrington Beach State Park along the Stonehaven Historical Trail which starts just south of the Ansay Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 531 County Rd D, Belgium WI 53004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. About the Quarry and the Limestone (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire! Fire! Fire! (within shouting distance of this marker); Destination and Uses of the Limestone (within shouting distance of this marker); The Krier House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Reminder of Days Past (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Booming Business to Quiet Park

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(about 400 feet away); Stone Crusher (about 400 feet away); The Steamer Niagara: The Fiery End (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belgium.

Housing Remnants image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2018

2. Housing Remnants

Stonehaven Historical Trail Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2018

3. Stonehaven Historical Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.