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The name Amherst was established in 1853 by Adam Uline, after General Jeffery Amherst of Revolutionary fame and the fact he was native of Amherst, Nova Scotia. [7] The first known settler of Amherst was John F. Hillstrom, who arrived in 1851, while John and A. P. Een follow closely behind, arriving in August 1852.
November 4, 1993 (Roughly, Central Ave. from Depot St. to Third St. Marshfield: Includes many old brick businesses like the Thomas House Hotel built after the fire of 1887, the Romanesque Revival old city hall built in 1901, the Craftsman-styled Wisconsin Central depot built in 1910, and the eclectic-styled Hotel Charles built in 1925, which hosted JFK, Patsy Cline, and possibly John Dillinger.
Amherst: Very-intact 3-story Queen Anne home designed by J.H. Jeffers and built in 1904 for L.A. Pomeroy, who helped organize the International Bank in Amherst, [50] pushed on the county board for better roads, and managed the Amherst opera house. [51] 17: Rising Star Flouring Mill: Rising Star Flouring Mill: May 11, 2018 : 3190 Cty. Rd. Q
This is a list of National Historic Landmarks in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. National Historic Landmarks are designated by the U.S. National Park Service, which recognizes buildings, structures, districts, objects, and sites which satisfy certain criteria for historic significance. There are 45 National Historic Landmarks in Wisconsin.
6950 WI Hwy. 78: Mazomanie: Rustic log cabin built by a family of Prussian immigrants in 1863 on their homestead near the Wisconsin River. 47: Kohl's Food Store: Kohl's Food Store: September 16, 2022 : 4207 Monona Dr.
Amherst is a town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,435 at the 2000 census. The ghost town of Lake Emily was located in the town. The Town of Amherst was established in 1851. [1]
The L. A. Pomeroy House is a historic house located at 203 Laconia Street in Amherst, Wisconsin. It is locally significant as a distinctive of the Queen Anne style, which peaked in popularity in the United States in 1880–1910. It is also significant that Pomeroy, a well respected businessman chose local architect J. H. Jeffers to design his home.
Lake Emily is a ghost town in the town of Amherst, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. [1] Lake Emily Park, located just west of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin is one of 24 areas managed by the Portage County Parks Department.