Waukesha in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hobo Spring
Photographed by Paul F, October 5, 2010
1. Hobo Spring Marker
A century ago, Waukesha was known as “Spring City” because of its many springs. Records show the presence of more than 50 springs within the City of Waukesha and more were scattered around the County.
Two springs were located here in Frame Park, Hobo and Asahel (later called Orchard Spring). Both are shown on the 1891 map of Waukesha, although Hobo is not named. Towering trees formed the roof for both springs, and the slower pace characteristic of that earlier time is still found here at Hobo Spring.
Erected 2007 by Waukesha County Historical Museum. (Marker Number 34-07.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 43° 1.216′ N, 88° 13.265′ W. Marker was in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. It could be reached from the intersection of East Moreland Blvd and White Rock Avenue. Marker is located in Frame Park, off East Moreland
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee. It was also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 walking distance of this location: New Tribes Bible Institute (approx. half a mile away); Courthouse Complex (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Waukesha Freeman (approx. Ύ mile away); Weber Brewery (approx. Ύ mile away); Silurian Spring (approx. Ύ mile away); Waukesha Civic Theatre (WCT) (approx. Ύ mile away); Rotunda (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cohn's Shoe Store (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waukesha.
Other markers no longer nearby. Courthouse Square (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Moor Mud Baths Hotel (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Additional commentary.
1. Recent History
In 1997 after approval from The Waukesha Landmarks Commission, Fox River Development Board, and the Park Board, Deborah Hankel headed up a restoration project for the spring. The project was funded through a HUD grant and donations from others such as
Photographed by Linda Hansen, March 2017
2. Hobo Spring Marker
— Submitted July 15, 2011, by Linda Hansen of Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Photographed by Paul F, October 5, 2010
3. Hobo Spring Marker
Photographed by Paul F, October 5, 2010
4. Hobo Spring
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,677 times since then and 118 times this year. Last updated on August 30, 2017, by Linda Hansen of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on October 8, 2018, by Linda Hansen of Waukesha, Wisconsin. 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
