Vernon W. Thomson Historic Marker Unveiling

VERNON THOMSON HISTORIC MARKER UNVEILING TO TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 5, 2025

The Richland Center Historic Preservation Committee invites the public to a ceremony unveiling the Wisconsin State Historical Marker honoring former Governor Vernon W. Thomson. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 5th at 4:30 p.m. in the Richland Center Community Center parking lot next to Krouskop Park, with a light reception to follow in the Community Center conference room.

Born in Richland Center on November 5, 1905, Vernon W. Thomson was a lifelong public servant—Mayor of Richland Center (1944–1950), Wisconsin’s 34th Governor (1957–1959), and U.S. Representative (1961–1975). He was laid to rest in the Richland Center Cemetery in 1988.

Join us as we celebrate his enduring legacy and contributions to Richland Center and the State of Wisconsin.

Posted by the City of Richland Center on behalf of the Richland Center Historic Preservation Commission