Dudgeon-Monroe in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Edgewood
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 18, 2010
1. Edgewood Marker
Overlooking Lake Wingra, Edgewood Villa was built in 1855 for New York lawyer, John Ashmead. In 1856, Samuel Marshall, co-founder of the Marshall and Ilsley banking firm, acquired the home and the surrounding 55 acres. Governor Cadwallader C. Washburn purchased the property in 1873, and the Villa served as the Executive Residence for the remainder of his term.
In 1881, Washburn deeded the estate to the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa "to be used for educational purposes of the highest order." St. Regina's Academy, moved from downtown Madison, operated in the facility until the Villa burned in 1893. Edgewood Academy of the Sacred Heart, erected as its replacement, served many different functions, including boarding school, high school, college and convent, until razed in 1969.
Today, 100 years later, the Edgewood complex provides education at all levels.
Erected 1981 by Dane County Historical Society. (Marker Number 19.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Dane County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Panther Mound (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to the Edgewood Park and Pleasure Drive (approx. ¼ mile away); Indian Bird Effigy Mound (approx. 0.3 miles away); Larson House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vilas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bear (approx. half a mile away); John M. Olin (approx. half a mile away); In Memory of Our Beloved Sons (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Also see . . . Edgewood College. The Website of Edgewood College. (Submitted on July 20, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 18, 2010
2. Edgewood Marker
The marker is in the north corner of the parking lot off Edgewood Avenue (which is in the background).
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 18, 2010
3. Edgewood Marker
Stone on the left side of the marker.
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 18, 2010
4. Edgewood Marker
Cornerstone ("1891") on the right side of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,003 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on July 24, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
