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CEDARBURG'S HISTORY
For centuries, the area that Is now Cedarburg
was covered with hardwood forests and dotted
with small Indian villages of the Menomonee, Sac,
Fox, Pottawatomie, and Chippewa tribes,
particularly along the banks of Cedar Creek.
From its birth as a village in 1845, the source
of Cedarburg's vigor was Cedar Creek. German
and Irish immigrants utilized its waterpower by
building five dams and mills along Cedar Creek.
Cedarburg's main downtown street,
Washington Avenue, has over 100 buildings
listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Many of the churches, homes and mills that
survive today are constructed from Niagara
limestone that was locally quarried.
1844- Frederick Hilgen, Cedarburg's "father"
& founder, cut a new road from Hamilton to the
site where the Village of Cedarburg now stands.
1847 - "New Dublin", Cedarburg's oldest
district settled by Irish Immigrants, was renamed
"Hamilton" after Alexander's son, William S.
Hamilton, spent the night there. Hamilton was the
let stagecoach stop between Milwaukee and
Green Bay.
1849 - The Town of Grafton was divided,
creating the Town of Cedarburg & the Town of
Grafton from what had all been the Town of
Grafton.
1855 - Cedarburg Mill was constructed by
Cedarburg founders Frederick Hilgen & William
Schroeder, Today, houses Landmark Supply Co.
1865 - Cedarburg Woolen Mill was built. A
branch mill was built in Grafton in 1880. In 1968,
the mill went out of business. Now known as
Cedar Creek Settlement, the old mill houses a
winery, restaurants, & over 30 shops.
1867-The Fire Company was organized and
had 31 members. In 1880, a hook & ladder
department was added.
1874 - Cedarburg's 1"t railroad terminal was
built. The "new" station built in 1907 has been
relocated to Pioneer Village.
1876 - Cedarburg's covered bridge was built.
Originally known as the "Red Bridge", it is the
only surviving covered bridge in Wisconsin.
Find more Cedarburg history @
http://my.execpc.com/-sagg/sagg/hlstorles/
Cedarburg.html
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WHY WALK?
it's a great way to explore your
community,
t's a healthy way to get from here to
it's a safe, inexpensive, enjoyable
way to stay fit.
It's an excellent form of aerobic
exercise.
It strengthens your heart.
it burns calories and can help you
lose weight. Determine how many
calories @
•http://www,ca loriecontroj.org/exercalc.html
It decreases body fat.
•N1t reduces stress.
It reduces anxiety.
It reduces tension.
FOR
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CEDARBURG
The surgeon general recommends
30 minutes of exercise at least
5 times a week.
Walking is America's favorite form of
exercise.
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If you'd like t© improve your health,
the Ozaukee County
Public Health Department
wouid like to help.
Try one of the following walking
courses tested by the
Public Health Nurses.
It improves self-esteem.
; increases a sense of well-being.
it's an energy booster.
Consult with your physician before
beginning any exercise program.
OZAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
121 W, Main St., Port Washington, Wl 53074
Metro: (262) 238-8170 / Local: (262) 284-8170
HISTORIC WASHINGTON AVE
CEDAR CREEK WALK
This walk of approximately 1 & 1/2 miles can
start from the parking lot behind the Cedarburg
Cultural Center. For safety, street crossings are
made at controlled intersections with traffic
lights whenever possible.
This walk is approximately 1 mile and can start
from the parking lot behind the Cedarburg
Cultural Center.
CEDAR CREEK / ADLAI HORN / FIRE
STATION WALK
This walk is approximately 1 & 1/3 miles and
can start from the parking lot behind Cedarburg
Cultural Center.
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While walking, watch for these historic
landmarks:
While walking, watch for these historic
landmarks:
While walking, watch for these historic
landmarks:
*Cedarburg's Old Firehouse
*St. Francis
"Street Clocks & Awnings
*Cedarburg Mill
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*Cedarburg Woolen Mill/Cedar Creek Settlement
Stagecoach Inn (Photo by Paul Roback at
www.co.ozaukea.wi.us/Photos/lndex.htm)
*Photos from the Harold Dobberpuhl collection at
www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/Photos/lndex.htm