Denniston House - Cassville, WI
N 42° 42.791 W 090° 59.443
15T E 664535 N 4730922
This marker is located in front of the Denniston House at 117 E. Front St in Cassville, WI.
Waymark Code: WM523N
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2008
Views: 12
The marker reads:
"DENNISTON HOUSE
When Wisconsin Territory was established by Congress in 1836, more than a dozen communities eagerly sought to become capital. Daniels, Denniston, and Company of New York offered this building free if Cassville were chosen. When the Legislature selected Madison, Denniston's dream ended in bankruptcy.
Nelson Dewey arrived in Cassville in 1836 and worked for the Denniston firm. Later, Dewey acquired vast properties here including this building which he opened as "Denniston House" in 1854. It has been in continuous operation as a hotel ever since. Dewey's plantation home "Stonefield" is preserved in Nelson Dewey State Park about one mile upriver from here.
Erected 1969"
County: Grant
Location: Building
MarkerID: 171
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