Orton Park

Orton Park
Plaque and sign at the park.
LocationMadison, Wisconsin
Area3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
Opened1887 (1887)
EtymologyHarlow S. Orton
Orton Park
NRHP reference No.78000091[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 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.

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