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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Fox River Valley Region

 
Marker detail: Gravesite image
1 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — 22 — Curly Lambeau's Gravesite — Packers Heritage Trail —
Near Riverside Drive north of West Allouez Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Curly Lambeau is buried in the southeast corner of Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located almost directly east of here. He is buried in a family plot along with his father Marcel, mother Mary, and brother Oliver and his wife, the former Dorothy . . . — — Map (db m131521) HM
2 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — First Episcopal Mission in Wisconsin —
On W. Mission Road west of South Webster Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Near this site stood the first Episcopal Mission in Wisconsin Founded in 1827 by the Reverend Richard Fish-Cadle Later first director of Nashotah House — — Map (db m68040) HM
3 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — First Redemptorist Church in America —
On Riverside drive (State Highway 57) north of Allouez Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The church of St. John the Evangelist, the first church of the Redemptorists in this hemisphere, stood 215 feet east of this marker. It was begun by Rev. S. Mazzuchelli, O. P. and completed by Redemptorist missionaries sent from Europe by Rev. . . . — — Map (db m66522) HM
4 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — 239 — Heritage Hill State Park
Near South Webster Avenue at Greene Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
This park, built to portray and preserve Wisconsin's beginnings, is located on a site that is itself a part of history. On this 40-acre site stood Camp Smith--a temporary location of Fort Howard--part of the pioneer settlement known as Shantytown, . . . — — Map (db m240687) HM
5 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — Menomineeville, Seat of Justice — In 1823, James Doty... — Fox River Trail —
Near Riverside Drive (State Highway 57) at Lazarre Avenue.
was appointed by President Monroe as a district judge for the northern and western Michigan Territory, which included what is now the state of Wisconsin. Doty set up the region's new court in an empty log building. Three years later, . . . — — Map (db m43822) HM
6 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — Minahan's Tomb — Overlooking Riverside Drive… — Fox River Trail —
Near Riverside Drive (State Highway 57) south of Allouez Terrace.
and the Fox River Trail is the tomb of Dr. William Edward Minahan, who died in the sinking of the Titanic. William had four brothers who were also doctors, and his oldest brother, Robert, was also a lawyer who served as mayor of Green Bay from . . . — — Map (db m308811) HM
7 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — 542 — Roi-Porlier-Tank Cottage
On Webster Avenue at Greene Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Webster Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
This house of wattled construction is the oldest standing house, in Wisconsin, built in 1776 by fur-trader Joseph Roi, one of the first seven settlers of La Baye (Green Bay). It was sold in 1805 to Jacques Porlier, another French-Canadian . . . — — Map (db m240688) HM
8 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — Shantytown — In 1820, as a defensive move, — Fox River Trail —
Near Riverside Drive (State Highway 57) north of Allouez Avenue.
Fort Howard commander Colonel Joseph Smith moved the garrison to near this location, about a half-mile back from the shore. The high ridge on which the camp, dubbed “Camp Smith,” was located provided good visibility and protection . . . — — Map (db m43820) HM
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9 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — Site of Camp Smith 1820 —
On South Webster Avenue north of Green Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
[title is inscription] — — Map (db m120576) HM
10 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — The Catholic Bark Chapel —
Near Riverside Drive south of Iroquois Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built by the Indians for Father Claude Allouez in 1671, this is a replica of Wisconsin's first Catholic Church. The original was part of Mission St. Francis Xavior, about one mile south of this site. — — Map (db m68048) HM
11 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — The Port & the Environment — Waterborne transportation... — Fox River Trail —
Near Riverside Drive (State Highway 57) 0.3 miles north of West St Joseph Street.
is the most cost-effective mode of transportation when compared to truck or rail. Ships quietly move cargo farther (per ton mile) and more efficiently than trucks or trains. Most importantly, ships move cargo more safely than trucks and trains. . . . — — Map (db m43814) HM
12 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Allouez — Vince Lombardi's Home —
Near Sunset Circle.
Vince Lombardi's home during his nine years as coach of the Green Bay Packers is located directly east of here on Sunset Circle. Other family members included wife Marie, son Vince Jr. and daughter Susan. Lombardi coached the Packers from 1959 . . . — — Map (db m131520) HM
13 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, De Pere — Address by President Lincoln — At The Dedication of The Gettysburg National Cemetery — November 19, 1863 —
On College Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m114242) HM
14 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, De Pere — Bernard Henry Pennings — Canon Regular of Premontre —
Near North Broadway Street (State Highway 57), on the left when traveling south.
Here surrounded by his spiritual sons lies all that is mortal of Bernard Henry Pennings Canon Regular of Premontre founder of St. Norbert Abbey Born June 9, 1861 Gemert, Holland Ordained June 19, 1886 Berne Abbey Heeswijk, Holland Blessed . . . — — Map (db m97952) HM
15 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, De Pere — Brown County Court House 1838 to 1854 —
On South Wisconsin Street at George Street (County Route G), on the right when traveling north on South Wisconsin Street.
The site of the Brown County Court House from 1838 to 1854 Erected by Jean Nicolet Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1930. — — Map (db m241936) HM
16 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, De Pere — 189 — Marquette–Jolliet —
On North Front Street south of James Street, on the right when traveling south.
Here in June, 1673, an expedition headed by Jesuit priest Jacques Marquette and his companion Louis Jolliet departed from St. Francis Xavier Mission to find and explore the upper Mississippi River. In September they returned here to record their . . . — — Map (db m151961) HM
17 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, De Pere — 266 — Rapides des Peres — Voyageur Park —
Near William Street west of North Front Street.
The rapids at De Pere were well known to all early travelers along the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, which provided the best access to the Mississippi. Despite Indian domination, the waterway served explorers, fur traders and voyageurs, missionaries, . . . — — Map (db m11053) HM
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18 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, De Pere — St. Norbert College & The Packers — Packers Heritage Trail — Lambeau-Lombardi Spur —
On 505 3rd Street north of Marsh Street, on the right.
St. Norbert College became the training camp of the Packers in 1958 in an agreement that would become the longest such partnership in NFL history. Father Dennis M. Burke, then president of the college, suggested the arrangement to the team that year . . . — — Map (db m56440) HM
19 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, De Pere — Union Hotel — Packers Heritage Trail —
On Broadway (State Highway 57) at James Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway.
The historic Union Hotel opened in 1883 and has been owned by the Boyd family since 1918, the year before the Green Bay Packers were born. Over the years, Packers legends and other prominent pro football personalities have found the Union to be one . . . — — Map (db m190022) HM
20 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, De Pere — 262 — White Pillars —
On North Broadway (State Highway 57) north of Cass Street, on the left when traveling north.
This building was erected in 1836 to serve as the office of the Fox River Hydraulic Company, which was chartered by Wisconsin's first Territorial Legislature to construct a dam at Rapides des Peres. Following the 1837 financial crisis, notes issued . . . — — Map (db m10887) HM
21 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, De Pere — Wisconsin's Maritime Trails — Early Water Routes —
Near N Front Street.
The Fox River has served as a highway for the movement of people and goods for thousands of years. Archaeologists working along the Fox River in De Pere uncovered two-thousand-year-old pottery that demonstrates trade with communities in Illinois. . . . — — Map (db m189977) HM
22 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Denmark — 373 — Denmark —
On Wisconsin Avenue (County Highway KB / T) north of Kellner Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1848, immigrants from Langeland, Denmark, seeking economic opportunity and plentiful farmland, settled in this vicinity. The Danes purchased land here and called their early settlement "Copenhagen," later changed to Denmark. In subse­quent years, . . . — — Map (db m257604) HM
23 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — 11 — 1634 • 1909 —
Near Benderville Road 0.2 miles north of Nicolet Drive (County Highway A), on the left when traveling north.
Commemorating the discovery of Wisconsin in 1634 by Jean Nicolet, emissary of Governor Champlain of New France. In this vicinity Nicolet first met the Winnebago Indians. Unveiled August 12, 1909, by members of the State Historical Society of . . . — — Map (db m15786) HM
24 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Alexis De Tocqueville —
Near Dousman Street.
. . . — — Map (db m39543) HM
25 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Augustin de Langlade —
On South Washington Street north of Crooks Street, on the right when traveling south.
On the river shore Block 3 Astor directly west of this marker stood about the year 1745 the home and trading house of Augustin de Langlade and his distinguished son Charles, the first permanent settlers of Wisconsin. Charles . . . — — Map (db m39145) HM
26 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Bank Of Wisconsin —
On Chicago Street west of South Adams Street.
. . . — — Map (db m39144) HM
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27 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Bellevue Park — Packers Heritage Trail — Packing Plant Spur —
On Main Street (U.S. 141) south of Brook Street, on the right when traveling north.
Bellevue Park served as the Packers' home field from 1923 to 1924 and was the site of the first Packers-Bears game played in Green Bay. Bellevue Park was built in less than three weeks in the spring of 1923 with wood salvaged from the stands at . . . — — Map (db m56414) HM
28 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Bellin Building — Packers Heritage Trail —
On East Walnut Street (State Highway 29) at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on East Walnut Street.
Gerald Clifford and Dr. W. W. Kelly, two members of the "Hungry Five," a group of local men critical to the survival of the Packers over their first three decades, had offices here. Kelly was a physician with an office on the fourth floor. Clifford . . . — — Map (db m145617) HM
29 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Birthplace Of The Packers — Packers Heritage Trail —
On Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Green Bay Packers were organized on Aug. 11, 1919, in the old Green Bay Press-Gazette building that stood here at 315 Cherry Street. The meeting took place in the editorial department on the second floor. Two days later, the paper . . . — — Map (db m145614) HM
30 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Brown County Civil War Memorial — 61 Heroes 65 —
On South Jefferson, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated To The Memory of the brave men of Brown County who fought to preserve the union. Erected by the Woman's Relief Corps No.91. Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic 1934 — — Map (db m43396) HM
31 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Brown County Courthouse — Packers Heritage Trail —
On South Jefferson Street at Doty Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jefferson Street.
The imposing Brown County Courthouse was where the first stockholders meeting of the newly formed non-profit Green Bay Football Corporation was held on Sept. 17, 1923. It was the first of many important Packer meetings held here over the next four . . . — — Map (db m204751) HM
32 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Bryan Bartlett Starr — "Bart" No. 15 —
On Packer Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Quarterback 1956 to 1971 Head Coach 1975 to 1983 6 Conference Championships 5 NFL Championships Pro Bowl Team 1961,62,63,67 All Pro Selection 1961,62,64,66 MVP Super Bowl 1 MVP Super Bowl 2 NFL MVP 1966 Elected to Pro . . . — — Map (db m39251) HM
33 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Chicago & North Western Depot — Packers Heritage Trail —
Near Dousman Street (U.S. 141) east of North Broadway Street (U.S. 141).
The Chicago & North Western Depot was the Packers' usual port of call for road trips over nearly four decades. And often those trips started or ended, or both, with a party thrown by the team's ever-faithful fans. They threw impromptu . . . — — Map (db m145630) HM
34 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — City Stadium — Packers Heritage Trail —
On North Baird Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north on North Baird Street.
City Stadium is one of the last remaining relics from the early days of the National Football League. Although its appearance has greatly changed from the time when the Packers played here, it stands as a monument to the team's humble, hardscrabble . . . — — Map (db m120564) HM
35 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Clarke Hinkle Tugs at a Young Boy's Heartstrings —
On Washington Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
Walking hand in hand, their faces aglow, Clarke Hinkle and his young admirer convey the timeless rapport between the Packers and their youthful fans. From the kids who cherished the tradition of players smuggling them into games through the back . . . — — Map (db m118188) HM
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36 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — 494 — Cnesses Israel Synagogue —
On Pine Street at North Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on Pine Street.
Upon this site stood Cnesses Israel Synagogue, the first Jewish congregation in Brown County dedicated September 4, 1904 (24 Elul 5664). Designed by local architect Henry A. Foeller, the synagogue was Moorish in design and had two octagonal towers . . . — — Map (db m51362) HM
37 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Columbus Community Club — Packers Heritage Trail —
On South Jefferson Street south of East Walnut Street (Wisconsin Highway 29), on the right when traveling north.
The Columbus Community Club, which opened in 1925 as a recreational and social center, played many roles in Packers history. In the 1920s, before radio broadcasts of Packer games, large crowds gathered on Sunday afternoons when the team was . . . — — Map (db m145621) HM
38 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Curly Lambeau — Green Bay Hometown Hall of Famer —
On North Baird Street, on the right when traveling north.
Earl "Curly" Lambeau founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919 and was the team's first playing star and its coach for 31 years. Lambeau was the first pass-minded coach in the NFL and his teams were like their leader, impatient and explosive. An . . . — — Map (db m118251) HM
39 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Curly Lambeau's Birthplace Home — Packers Heritage Trail —
On North Irwin Avenue south of University Avenue (Wisconsin Highway 54), on the right when traveling south.
Earl Louis “Curly” Lambeau is Green Bay's most famous native son and the driving force behind the city's most treasured jewel. The storied Green Bay Packers were largely his creation, and they've become his lasting legacy. Born in . . . — — Map (db m145622) HM
40 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Curly Lambeau's Office Northern Building — Packers Heritage Trail —
On North Adams Street at East Walnut Street (Wisconsin Highway 29), on the left when traveling south on North Adams Street.
Curly Lambeau occupied an office in the Northern Building for nearly 20 years while he was coaching the Packers, but visitors might have been taken aback by the sign on his door. It read: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Lambeau was an . . . — — Map (db m120567) HM
41 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Downtown Green Bay — Packers Heritage Trail —
Near North Washington Street south of Mains Street (U.S. 141), on the right when traveling south.
The Packers were founded in downtown Green Bay in 1919 and have had a presence here ever since. In 1921, their inaugural season in what is now the NFL, they held their first practice at the Old Courthouse Grounds at the southwest corner of . . . — — Map (db m145613) HM
42 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Drumbeat of the Lumberjack Band —
On North Washington Street at Cherry St. and Washington St. on North Washington Street.
The lumberjack Band was once synonymous with the Green Bay Packers. It performed at home games, pep rallies and other celebrations; and energized players and fans alike with its rollicking capers and snappy music. Loosely organized in 1921, the . . . — — Map (db m131513) HM
43 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Earl L. (Curly) Lambeau — Founder/V.P./Head Coach/Player 1919–49 —
Near Lombardi Avenue west of South Oneida Street, on the left when traveling west.
Curly Lambeau founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919 and was a driving force in the team's early years, including the 1921 decision to join what is now the NFL. He served as head coach for the franchise's first 31 seasons, leading the Packers to six . . . — — Map (db m77462) HM
44 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Elks Club — Packers Heritage Trail —
On South Adams Street at Crooks Street, on the right when traveling north on South Adams Street.
The Elks Club was the site of an annual sports banquet that honored many of the biggest names in Packer history from the Curly Lambeau and Vince Lombardi eras. The first was billed as the "Lombardi Testimonial Banquet" and was held in April . . . — — Map (db m120569) HM
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45 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Elvis Favorite Ride — The Zippin Pippin —
Near North Irwin Avenue north of East Shore Drive.
The Zippin Pippin was Elvis Presley's favorite ride. The "King" rented Libertyland August 8, 1977 from 1:15 a.m. to 7 a.m. to entertain a group of about 10 guests. Decked in a blue jumpsuit with black leather belt, huge belt buckle with turquoise . . . — — Map (db m66565) HM
46 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — First Catholic Church In Green Bay —
On Washington Street at Adams Street on Washington Street.
Near this site stood the first Catholic church in Green Bay begun in the year of our Lord 1823 by Father Gabriel Richard Vicar Apostolic of the Northwest and finished by Father Stephen Badin first resident pastor and missionary. A short . . . — — Map (db m39394) HM
47 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Fort Howard Stockade —
On Dousman Street (Business Route 29) 0.2 miles North Broadway, on the right when traveling west.
853 feet north 45 degrees, 7 minutes east, from this tablet, stands a flag pole, marking the southeast corner of the stockade of Fort Howard; occupied by United States troops August 1816, and almost continuously until 1852. On this site also stood . . . — — Map (db m100952) HM
48 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Freimann Hotel Building —
On South Washington Street near Crooks Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1896, Michael Freimann built a large three story hotel building on what had previously been a vacant lot. The building first served as the O'Neil Hotel but was soon renamed the New Freimann Hotel in 1898. The building typically housed about ten . . . — — Map (db m39058) HM
49 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — George Whitney Calhoun —
On Washington Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
Other than maybe Curly Lambeau, the Packers had no more important front man and no bigger booster than Calhoun over their first quarter-century. A gruff and colorful newspaperman who was fond of chewing on the stub of his cigar, Calhoun helped . . . — — Map (db m118189) HM
50 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Grassy Island Range Lights — Illuminated Nov 15, 1872 —
Near Bay Beach Road.
Commissioned by Congress in 1866, the lights were built in 1872 on Grassy Island, 15 miles north of this location. In 1966 they were transported from the island to the north side of the Green Bay Yachting Club harbor. They were moved to their . . . — — Map (db m248638) HM
51 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Green Bay - De Pere Antiquarian Society —
On N. Baird St., on the right when traveling north.
The Green Bay - De Pere Antiquarian Society was founded in 1923 by a group of women concerned about the loss and destruction of artifacts and objects important to the history of the community. The Society was established to preserve and protect the . . . — — Map (db m118247) HM
52 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — 237 — Green Bay Packers
Near Lombardi Avenue (U.S. 41) at Oneida Street (County Highway AAA), on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
The Green Bay Packers, an institution and a legend, are unique. The only publicly-owned club in professional sports, they were founded as a town team in 1919 by E. L. "Curly" Lambeau, who coached them to six world championships. They acquired . . . — — Map (db m37200) HM
53 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Green Bay Press-Gazette — Packers Heritage Trail —
On East Walnut Street (State Highway 29) at North Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on East Walnut Street.
The Packers might have been born in the old Press-Gazette building five years before this one was completed, but the close ties between the team and the newspaper carried on here. Had it not been for the Press-Gazette, and particularly Andrew . . . — — Map (db m120570) HM
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54 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Hagemeister Park — Packers Heritage Trail —
On North Baird Street at East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North Baird Street.
Hagemeister Park was the home of the Packers from 1919, their inaugural season as a semipro team, through 1922, their second year in the NFL. Before East High School and City Stadium were built, Hagemeister Park included the tract of land from . . . — — Map (db m120571) HM
55 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Hazelwood — Hazelwood was the home... — Fox River Trail —
Near South Monroe Avenue (State Highway 57) 0.1 miles north of Emilie Street, on the left when traveling north.
of the Morgan L. Martin family for 100 years (1837-1937). Martin was a prominent Green Bay attorney, civic leader, Indian agent and entrepreneur, originally from upstate New York, who helped lay the foundation for Wisconsin's statehood. In 1848, . . . — — Map (db m37204) HM
56 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — 156 — Hazelwood —
Near South Monroe Avenue (State Highway 57) 0.1 miles north of Emilie Street, on the left when traveling north.
On this site Morgan L. Martin (1805-87) built this home in 1837, after his marriage to Elizabeth Smith of Plattsburgh, N.Y. It was a center of social, literary and political accomplishment for nearly a century. Coming here in 1827 as a young . . . — — Map (db m37202) HM
57 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — 540 — Historic Green Bay Road —
Near Fox River Trail close to Main Street (U.S. 141).
In 1829, citizens of the Green Bay area petitioned Congress to build a road to Chicago. Following an ancient Indian trail, the military road to connect Fort Howard at Green Bay with Fort Dearborn at Chicago was surveyed by the U.S. War Department . . . — — Map (db m68166) HM
58 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Hotel Northland — Packers Heritage Trail —
On Pine Street at North Adams Street, on the right when traveling west on Pine Street.
The Hotel Northland was the social hub of Green Bay and more specifically the city's nerve center during football weekends and other Packers events from shortly after it opened in 1924 through the 1960s. Vince Lombardi's introductory press . . . — — Map (db m145615) HM
59 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Indian Packing Plant & Acme Packing Plant — Packers Heritage Trail — Packing Plant Spur —
On Elizabeth Street at Main Street (U.S. 141), on the right when traveling north on Elizabeth Street.
The Indian Packing Corp. was the original sponsor of the Packers. Curly Lambeau was working at the packing plant in 1919 when he took the lead in organizing the team. Frank Peck, the company's president at the time, gave Lambeau $500 in cash to . . . — — Map (db m60562) HM
60 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Influence of the Fur Trade — Green Bay was home... — Fox River Trail —
Near South Washington Street at Crooks Street.
to many people for thousands of years before the first Europeans arrived. The rich waters of the bay attracted a number of American Indian Tribes - all members of a large and complex trading network stretching throughout North America. Green . . . — — Map (db m43813) HM
61 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — James H. Flatley, Jr. — Vice Admiral — United States Navy —
Near Admiral Flatley Court.
1906-1958 We honor a man - a mountain tall An answer to our Nation's call. A hero's name to be inscrolled In burnished letters set in cold. A man to have - A man to hold A man from which to form a mold Sleep on - Brave Scion of the Sea . . . — — Map (db m131539) WM
62 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Johnny (Blood) McNally — "The Vagabond Halfback" —
On Washington Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
Born John Victor McNally, he adopted the name Johnny Blood and used it throughout his pro football career, including his seven seasons with the Packers. Blood was a freewheeling halfback and the biggest playmaker on the great Packers teams that won . . . — — Map (db m118187) HM
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63 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Kellogg Public Library and Neville Public Museum —
On Doty Street just east of South Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m264280) HM
64 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — 32 — La Baye Burial Place — "La Baye Cemetery" —
On Washington Street at Adams Street on Washington Street.
La Baye burial place 1720 - 1835 Land donated by Domatelle de Langlade Grignon - Langevin — — Map (db m131523) HM
65 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Liberty Bell Replica —
On South Jefferson Street.
Side One: Liberty Bell 250th Anniversary In 1751, while Benjamin Franklin was drafting his Plan of Union, the Pennsylvania Assembly ordered a bell from Whitechapel Bell Foundry of London, England. The bell's inscription was described as . . . — — Map (db m131540) HM
66 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Love at First Leap — [The Lambeau Leap] —
Near Lombardi Avenue.
Since that frigid December day in 1993 when LeRoy Butler made a spontaneous leap into the arms of fans, the Lambeau Leap has become a Packers tradition. It declares that nothing gets in the way between Packers players and their fans. In all of . . . — — Map (db m89954) HM
67 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Milwaukee Road Depot — Packers Heritage Trail —
On South Washington Street at Crooks Street, on the right when traveling south on South Washington Street.
Back when the Packers traveled exclusively by train, they were welcomed home here at the Milwaukee Road Depot by throngs of joyous fans after clinching three of the six NFL championships they won under Curly Lambeau. The celebrations took place . . . — — Map (db m145618) HM
68 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Milwaukee Road Passenger Depot — Fox River Trail —
Near South Washington Street at Crooks Street.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad… later known as the Milwaukee Road came to Green Bay in 1873. This depot was built in 1898 and was the only passenger depot located on the east side of the river. It served as a . . . — — Map (db m43821) HM
69 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Naval Veterans Monument —
Near North Irwin Avenue north of East Shore Drive.
Dedicated to the Glory of God and in Memory to All Men and Women Who Served in the Naval Forces of the United States Erected by the Navy Club, Ship 18 1956 Rededicated June 1996 — — Map (db m66600) WM
70 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Nicolet Landing — 1634-1909 —
On Benderville Road 0.2 miles Nicolet Drive.
Commemorating the discovery of Wisconsin in 1634 by Jean Nicolet, Emissary of Governor Champlain of New France. In this vicinity Nicolet first met the Winnebago Indians. — — Map (db m39541) HM
71 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Oneida Veterans Memorial —
Near Pleasant Lane north of West Mason Street (Wisconsin Highway 54), on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to the Oneida Veterans Memorial Civil War About the War: The civil war was fought in 1861-1865 between the United States (the "Union" or the "North") and several southern slave states that declared their secession and . . . — — Map (db m78976) WM
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72 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Packers Heritage Trail — Packers Heritage Trail —
Near Dousman Street (U.S. 141) at Museum Place, on the right when traveling east.
The Packers Heritage Trail was designed as a self-guided walking tour past a treasure trove of landmarks that played a big part in the history of the Green Bay Packers from Curly Lambeau's era through Vince Lombardi's. During those 50 years, . . . — — Map (db m145612) HM
73 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Packers Office Building — Packers Heritage Trail —
On Crooks Street at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Crooks Street.
The Packers moved into the south side of this building, located at 349 S. Washington St., in 1949 and occupied it until a new administration building was completed next to what is now Lambeau Field in 1963. Curly Lambeau was the first coach to . . . — — Map (db m60579) HM
74 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Packers Practice Fields — Packers Heritage Trail — Packing Plant Spur —
On North Baird Street south of Main Street (U.S. 141), on the right when traveling north.
During the 32 seasons that the Packers played at City Stadium, they mostly practiced on nearby fields. As early as 1923, when East High was under construction, the Packers practiced in front of the school in Joannes Park. In 1937, they created . . . — — Map (db m56411) HM
75 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Paul Hornung — "The Golden Boy" —
On Washington Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
A triple-threat halfback with a nose for the end zone, Hornung was a playmaker and leader on Vince Lombardi's first three championship teams. "A great pressure player," was how Lombardi once described him. Hornung, who doubled as a kicker, set an . . . — — Map (db m118185) HM
76 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Port of Green Bay's Economic Impact — A Critical Link... — Fox River Trail —
Near Eliza Street at South Madison Street.
in Wisconsin’s transportation system is the Port of Green Bay. It serves as a multi-modal distribution center connecting waterborne vessels with an extensive network of highways and railroads. The Port of Green Bay provides Northeast Wisconsin . . . — — Map (db m43812) HM
77 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Remember: September 11, 2001 —
On East Walnut Street at South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on East Walnut Street.
This liberty bell commemorates the 3,000 innocent lives lost in terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and rural Pennsylvania. Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, Military Personnel, and everyday citizens responded with true courage, good . . . — — Map (db m43397) WM
78 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Riverside Ballroom — Packers Heritage Trail — Packing Plant Spur —
Near Main Street (U.S. 141) at Elizabeth Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Packers used the Riverside as indoor practice facility when there were no such luxuries. Before their final game in 1940, Coach Curly Lambeau held practice here over two days due to snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures. The Packers worked out . . . — — Map (db m145631) HM
79 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Robert E. Harlan Plaza —
Near Lombardi Avenue near South Oneida Street, on the left when traveling west.
Robert E. (Bob) Harlan, the ninth president in Packers history, played a central role in orchestrating the $295 million Lambeau Field redevelopment, first unveiled in 2000 and completed at the start of the 2003 season. Harlan's unwavering leadership . . . — — Map (db m77463) HM
80 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — September 11, 2001 Memorial
On Dousman Street (U.S. 141) at Museum Place, on the right when traveling east on Dousman Street. Reported permanently removed.
In Loving Memory Of The Known And Unknown, The Found And The Unfound The World Trade Center - American Airlines Flight 11 - American Airlines Flight 175 - United Airlines Flight 93 - United Airlines Flight 77 - The Pentagon Wisconsin's . . . — — Map (db m157248) HM
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81 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — St. Willebrord Catholic Church — Packers Heritage Trail —
On South Adams Street at Doty Street, on the right when traveling north on South Adams Street.
St. Willebrord Catholic Church was where Vince Lombardi faithfully attended Mass during his 10 years in Green Bay. A devout Catholic, Lombardi would invariably arrive minutes before 8 a.m. on weekdays, park in the back lot and enter the church . . . — — Map (db m120575) HM
82 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Starr-Struck Young Girl Seeks an Autograph —
On Washington Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
Bart Starr was one of the most admired Packers ever and one of the most generous when it came to sharing his time with young fans. It also was during his 16 seasons as a player, from 1956 to 1971, that autograph collecting mushroomed in popularity. . . . — — Map (db m118184) HM
83 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — The Birthplace Home of Earl "Curly" Lambeau —
On North Irwin Avenue 0.1 miles south of University Avenue.
Built in 1868, this example of mid-19th century architecture is one of the oldest homes on its original foundation with its original exterior. On April 9, 1898, two residents of this home, Marcel and Mary Lambeau, gave birth to their first . . . — — Map (db m145610) HM
84 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — The Fort Howard Story — Green Bay's Fort Howard, — Fox River Trail —
Near Main Street (U.S. 141) at North Washington Street.
as well as Fort Crawford at Prairie du Chien, was built following the War of 1812 to establish a U.S. presence in the Wisconsin territory and strategically cut off British access to trade routes. The forts were also used to construct Wisconsin's . . . — — Map (db m43816) HM
85 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — The Little House with a Big History — The Roi-Porlier-Tank Cottage… — Fox River Trail —
Near Eliza Street at South Madison Street.
The Roi-Porlier-Tank Cottage… has an extraordinary rich history in Green Bay, as it was home to a fur trader, schoolmaster, judge and missionary. In 1803, a French Canadian fur trader by the name of Joseph Roi built the small cottage . . . — — Map (db m241106) HM
86 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — The Port of Today — The Port of Green Bay... — Fox River Trail —
Near North Adams Street at Elm Street.
is a vital part of our local economy, our history and our lives. It plays an important role in the transportation of goods and commodities that are critical to the economic health of the region. The Port of Green Bay receives and/or sends . . . — — Map (db m43817) HM
87 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — The Significance of the Port — Waterways are transportation... — Fox River Trail —
Near North Jefferson Street at Utility Street.
and geographic location is everything. The sparkling waters of Green Bay and sweeping rivers feeding into it have attracted numerous industries over the past few hundred years. The French fur-trading empire of the early 1700s gave way to . . . — — Map (db m43819) HM
88 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — The Spirit of the Northwest —
On East Walnut Street at South Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling west on East Walnut Street.
This statue, designed by Suamico native, Sydney Bedore, and dedicated on June 10, 1931 with Governor Phillip Lafollette among the speakers, represents a Fox Indian, Claude Allouez and Nicholas Perrot. Native Americans lived in Wisconsin for about . . . — — Map (db m39250) HM
89 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Vice Admiral James H. Flatley Jr. — "Reaper Leader" —
Near Admiral Flatley Court.
June 17, 1906 July 9, 1958 Navy Cross May 7 - 8, 1942 Distinguished Service Medal July 1953 - June 1958 Legion of Merit W/Combat "V" Dec. 1944 - May 1945 Distinguished Flying Cross W/Two Gold Stars Nov 1942 - . . . — — Map (db m145609) HM
90 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Vincent T. (Vince) Lombardi — Head Coach/G.M. 1959-67; General Manager 1968 —
Near Lombardi Avenue west of South Oneida Street, on the left when traveling west.
Vince Lombardi directed the Green Bay Packers to five NFL championships in seven years (1961-62, 1965-66-67) – a feat without parallel in pro football history. His 1966 and '67 teams also won the first two Super Bowls. Lombardi forged an impressive . . . — — Map (db m77461) HM
91 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Zachary Taylor — "Old Rough and Ready" —
On 128 Dousman Street (U.S. 141) close to Museum Place, on the right.
Major Zachary Taylor served as commandant of Fort Howard for nearly three years, arriving in the spring of 1817 with 500 men of the fifth United States Infantry. He would become the twelfth president of the United States on the fifth of . . . — — Map (db m202937) HM
92 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay, Bay Beach Amusement Park — Big Eli Ferris Wheel —
On Bay Beach Road north of Shore Drive.
George Ferris, American Engineer, designed the original Ferris Wheel while at dinner in a Chicago restaurant to be built for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Supported by two 140 foot steel towers, its 45 foot axle was the . . . — — Map (db m289819) HM
93 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay, Bay Beach Amusement Park — Falling Star —
Near Bay Beach Road east of Angie Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Friends of Bay Beach purchased The Falling Star from New Hampshire based Fiesta Shows in 2015. It was part of a three ride donation that also included The Bay Beast and The Rockin' Tug. The Bay Beach Falling Star is the second ever model . . . — — Map (db m254338) HM
94 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay, Bay Beach Amusement Park — Sea Dragon —
On Bay Beach Road east of Angie Avenue.
This 1991 Chance Rides Sea Dragon was purchased from New Hampshire based Fiesta Shows in 2013. The Sea Dragon is the first major project completed through the partnership between the Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department and The Friends . . . — — Map (db m254337) HM
95 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay, Bay Beach Amusement Park — Tilt-A-Whirl —
Near Bay Beach Road north of Shore Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Herbert Sellner invented the Tilt-A-Whirl in 1926. The following year, the ride debuted at the Minnesota State Fair. Since then, over 1,000 Tilt-A-Whirls have been manufactured by Sellner Manufacturing. In 1982, Bay Beach purchased this Tilt-A-Whirl . . . — — Map (db m289813) HM
96 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay, Bay Beach Amusement Park — Zippin Pippin —
Near Bay Beach Road east of Angie Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Zippin Pippin, designed by John Miller, was originally built in 1923. Miller, a renowned wooden coaster designer, also designed Bay Beach Amusement Park's original roller coasters, "The Greyhound" and "The Jack Rabbit". The Zippin Pippin is a . . . — — Map (db m254316) HM
97 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay, Town of Scott — Delfosse-Allard: A Multi-component Site — From First Americans to Euroamericans — Archaeology and History of the WIS 57 Transportation Corridor —
On Bay Settlement Road north of VanLaanen Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Site The Delfosse-Allard site represents a campsite/village occupied intermittently from about 4000 B.C. to A.D. 1700. The site was first identified in 1906 and additional investigations took place in the late 1970s. The WIS 57 . . . — — Map (db m143343) HM
98 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay, Town of Scott — Fabry Creek (Boss Tavern): A Multi-component Site — From First Americans to Euroamericans — Archaeology and History of the WIS 57 Transportation Corridor —
On Bay Settlement Road north of VanLaanen Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Site The Fabry Creek (Boss Tavern) site produced a range of artifacts related to three prehistoric occupations including: • Paleoindian • North Bay Middle Woodland • Mero Complex Oneota The site is part of a complex of . . . — — Map (db m143254) HM
99 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay, Town of Scott — From First Americans to Euroamericans — Archaeology and History of the WIS 57 Transportation Corridor —
On Bay Settlement Road north of VanLaanen Road, on the right when traveling north.
While the WIS 57 corridor is rich in Euroamerican history, prior to the 19th Century, the Native American presence is the major historical record on the Door Peninsula. For perhaps 12,000 years, Indian peoples have lived on the Door Peninsula and . . . — — Map (db m143329) HM
100 ► Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay, Town of Scott — Heyrman I: A Multi-component Workshop and Campsite — From First Americans to Euroamericans — Archaeology and History of the WIS 57 Transportation Corridor —
On Bay Settlement Road north of VanLaanen Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Site The Heyrman I site represents a campsite and stone tool workshop occupied almost continuously from Paleoindian to Historic Euroamerican times. The Heyrman I site was situated on a long, narrow, saddle-shaped sand ridge, running . . . — — Map (db m143544) HM

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