Jacques Vieau, in 1795
On this site the first permanent fur trader
Jacques Vieau, in 1795
built his cabin, the first house in Milwaukee
Here also was the crossing of the
Green Bay–Chicago Trail
This tablet was erected under the auspices
of the Old Settlers Club of Milwaukee County
1925
Marker can be reached from West Pierce Street east of South Layton Boulevard (Wisconsin Route 57), on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
