Orton Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Orton Park |
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Plaque and sign at the park.
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| Location | Madison, Wisconsin | ||||||||||
| Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) | ||||||||||
| Etymology | Harlow S. Orton | ||||||||||
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Orton Park is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
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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