Orton Park
Orton Park | |
Plaque and sign at the park. | |
Location | Madison, Wisconsin |
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Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) |
NRHP reference # | 78000091[1] |
Added to NRHP | December 18, 1978 |
Orton Park is located in Madison, Wisconsin.[2]
History
The land was previously designated as a public cemetery. In 1877, the graves located at the site were moved to Forest Hill Cemetery. The site was officially opened as a park in 1887 and was named after Harlow S. Orton. It is located within the Orton Park Historic District.
References
- ↑ National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Orton Park". City of Madison. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
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