Montello in Marquette County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Montello Granite
The larger quarry hole is approximately 150 feet in depth. The University of Wisconsin drilled a small test hole over 900 feet deep and still found the same granite.
There once was a Catholic Church located upon the protruding granite, which was removed when the mining began.
The Troost family were part-owners and operators of the quarry for four generations. When it was considered no longer efficient to operate, it was shut down and sold to Irv Daggett in 1977. He, in turn, sold off parcels where the water tower, the post office, and Kwik Trip now stand and gave the City the parcel in front of the two falls. In 1992, he supervised and paid for the construction of the four falls which flow year-round, with the City paying for the electricity to pump the water.
Ten acres which encompass the five waterfalls, the nativity scene, and the small Church that plays religious music is presently being deeded, a percentage annually, to a Charitable trust in the hopes it will remain the same.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 43° 47.544′ N, 89° 19.608′ W. Marker is in Montello, Wisconsin, in Marquette County. Marker is at the intersection of East Montello Street (State Highway 22 & 23) and Main Street (State Highway 22), on the right when traveling west on East Montello Street. Marker is in Daggett Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montello WI 53949, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Montello Historical District (within shouting distance of this marker); John Muir, Foster Son of Wisconsin (approx. 7.8 miles away); John Muir Memorial Park (approx. 7.8 miles away); The Wee White Kirk (approx. 8˝ miles away); Walter March Ellis (approx. 8.8 miles away); John Muir Country (approx. 9.8 miles away); Princeton Cattle Fair (approx. 10.3 miles away); American Legion Post 366 War Memorial (approx. 10.4 miles away).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These are markers for Grant's Tomb.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 5,119 times since then and 264 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 5, 6. submitted on November 15, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.