Near Boyd in Chippewa County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Edson Union Cemetery
Photographed By Keith L, April 27, 2011
1. Edson Union Cemetery Marker
Edson Union Cemetery was dedicated in 1887 by Maria and Edson Chubb, as a memorial to their only child Joseph. Buried here are Civil War veterans, victims of the 1880 diphtheria epidemic, and soldiers of the Spanish and American War.
Edson Chubb (1819-1912) was the founder of the Chippewa County town of Edson. He selected this area as a homestead in 1857 and established a settlement which grew to include a sawmill, school, stores, church and a post office. The community vanished when the railroad by-passed the area.
Marker Sign #36
Erected by Chippewa County Historical Society. (Marker Number 36.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 44° 55.693′ N, 91° 2.076′ W. Marker is near Boyd, Wisconsin, in Chippewa County. Marker is on County Highway D, 0.1 miles south of County Highway MM, on the left when traveling south. Marker is in Union Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boyd WI 54726, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. M-1900 Seacoast Ordnance (approx. 5.2 miles away); Veteran's Memorial
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Photographed By Keith L, April 27, 2011
2. Edson Union Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Keith L, April 27, 2011
3. Edson Union Cemetery and Marker
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4. J. E. Chubb
Died Edson Wis. Aug. 22, 1872 · Born York State Mar. 21, 1855 · The first burial in this cemetery
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5. Edson Chubb
Died Eau Claire Jul. 4, 1912 · Born Corinth, VT. Mar. 27, 1819 · The first settler in Edson came here Oct. 1857
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6. Catharine J. Chubb
Wife of Edson Chubb · Died Chippewa Falls, Wis. Oct. 26, 1907 · Born Hinsdale, N.Y. Aug. 28, 1833
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 973 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
