Historical Markers and War Memorials in Sister Bay, Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay is the county seat for Door County
Sister Bay is in Door County
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On Mill Road (State Highway 42) at Bay Shore Drive, on the right when traveling west on Mill Road.
Sister Bay was named For the Sister Islands that Flank its harbor. This pair of small uninhabited islands is a significant nesting site for gulls and terns. The Village of Sister Bay offers the largest public waterfront in Door County for . . . — — Map (db m229455) HM
On Bay Shore Drive (Wisconsin Route 42) at Gateway Drive, on the right when traveling north on Bay Shore Drive.
Built 1866 — Closed 1881
Original location in Appleport area
Areas served: Little Sister Bay,
Sister Bay, Appleport, Rowleys Bay
and Wildwood districts.
First budget $200.00 — First teacher
was H.C. Wilson at $30 per month.
A . . . — — Map (db m229666) HM
On North Bay Shore Drive (State Highway 42) close to Mill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated in memory of the men and women who answered the call and served in the American military forces.
Special honor to those fallen in battle who marched silently past the great captain for final review.
Your deeds will not be forgotten. — — Map (db m200131) WM
On North Bay Shore Drive (State Highway 42) south of Mill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Village life has always revolved around this deep water port.
The community of Sister Bay was born in 1870 when the firm of Henderson, Coon & Dimond built a pier, sawmill, grist mill, hotel, and two stores. They hired Swedish woodchoppers . . . — — Map (db m229453) HM
On Mill Road (State Highway 42) at Mill Road, on the right when traveling west on Mill Road.
Village life has always revolved around this deep water port.
The community of Sister Bay was born in 1870 when the firm of Henderson, Coon & Dimond built a pier, sawmill, grist mill, hotel, and two stores. They hired Swedish woodchoppers . . . — — Map (db m229454) HM