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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UYO_dr-silas-j-sawyer-and-jennie-e-sawyer-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Pioneers in Christian Science. Healers, Readers, Teachers and Lecturer. Founders of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Milwaukee.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UYM_frank-n-fox-a-war-memorial_Milwaukee-WI.html
When the Civil War broke out in 1861, enlisted in the 24th Reg. Wis. Vol. Inf. Participated in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged. Was wounded at the Battle of Chic[k]amauga Ga. Sept. 19. 1863. Again sever[e]ly wounded at the Batt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UYL_forest-home-cemetery-civil-war-veterans-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
This is the final resting place for nearly one thousand men who fought for the Union in the Civil War, the most in any private cemetery in Wisconsin. Represented are dozens of Wisconsin volunteer units and those from at least 25 other states and t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UXK_orville-cadwell-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
This site marks the first interment in Forest Home Cemetery in August, 1850 This memorial is dedicated in recognition of Forest Home Cemetery's continued commitment to preserve and maintain the history of this community Memorial Day May 30…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UWV_joseph-schlitz-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Lost May 7, 1875
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UWR_edward-george-ryan-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Chief Justice Supreme Court of Wisconsin 1874 - 1880 To the memory of Edward George Ryan, who, as Chief Justice of Wisconsin, wrought with master hand in upbuilding its system of jurisprudence and added dignity to government by law. Thi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UWN_forest-home-soldiers-lot-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Civil War Dead An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War (1861-1865). As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union troops. This propelled the creatio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UWD_byron-kilbourn-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
(Front) Founded Milwaukee - Kilbourntown Kilbourn City - Wisconsin Dells City of West Bend. Wi. Kilbourn Lodge 3 F. & A. M. (Back) In 1998 Historic Milwaukee Inc., brought Byron Kilbourn back to the city. With grand civil ceremony he w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CEZ_jane-ross-and-danny-boy_Limavady-WI.html
It was in Limavady thatthe famous melody "Danny Boy"was noted down by Jane Rossfrom a tune played by a blind streetfiddler named Jimmy McCurry Oh Dan-ny Boy, the pipes, thepipes are calling from glen to glenand down the mountain side...
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CEY_in-memory-of-franklin-van-valkenburgh_Milwaukee-WI.html
Killed while commanding his ship U.S.S. Arizona at Pearl Harbor T.H. December 7, 1941
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