Orton Park

Orton Park
Plaque and sign at the park.
Location Madison, Wisconsin
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

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Orton Park". City of Madison. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
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