Sheboygan Falls in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Downtown Sheboygan Falls Historic District
Photographed By Keith L, June 19, 2010
1. Downtown Sheboygan Falls Historic District Marker
Inscription.
Downtown Sheboygan Falls Historic District. . In 1835, upon finding these falls and their fine water power, Massachusetts pioneer and entrepreneur Silas Stedman decided to purchase the surrounding land for village and industrial development. The following year, Stedman platted the "Town of Rochester" and built the first sawmill at the falls. By 1849, the industrial center grew to three sawmills, a fanning mill manufactory, two flour mills and an iron foundry. In 1850, Wisconsin legislators renamed the "Town of Rochester" to Sheboygan Falls and the village continued to develop throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Downtown Sheboygan Falls Historic District, bounded by the Sheboygan River on the east and Detroit Street on the west and including Broadway, Pine and Monroe streets, encapsulates this history. This compact and picturesque district contains many industrial and commercial building examples in a variety of architectural styles dating from the 1840s through the early 20th century. The district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
In 1835, upon finding these falls and their fine water power, Massachusetts pioneer and entrepreneur Silas Stedman decided to purchase the surrounding land for village and industrial development. The following year, Stedman platted the "Town of Rochester" and built the first sawmill at the falls. By 1849, the industrial center grew to three sawmills, a fanning mill manufactory, two flour mills and an iron foundry. In 1850, Wisconsin legislators renamed the "Town of Rochester" to Sheboygan Falls and the village continued to develop throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Downtown Sheboygan Falls Historic District, bounded by the Sheboygan River on the east and Detroit Street on the west and including Broadway, Pine and Monroe streets, encapsulates this history. This compact and picturesque district contains many industrial and commercial building examples in a variety of architectural styles dating from the 1840s through the early 20th century. The district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
Erected 1998 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 388.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the
Location. 43° 43.882′ N, 87° 48.779′ W. Marker is in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, in Sheboygan County. Marker can be reached from Broadway (State Highway 32) 0.2 miles north of Monroe Street (County Highway PP). Marker is in Settlers Park near the turbine building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sheboygan Falls WI 53085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Downtown Sheboygan Falls Historic District Marker
Photographed By Keith L, June 19, 2010
3. Sheboygan River Dam at Turbine Building
Photographed By Keith L, June 19, 2010
4. Turbine Building Plaque
Photographed By Keith L, June 19, 2010
5. Settlers Park Donors Sign
Photographed By Keith L, June 19, 2010
6. Settlers Park
The district is #84000691 in the National Register of Historic Places.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,441 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 25, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
