National Register of Historic Places listings in Dane County, Wisconsin facts for kids
This page lists amazing and important places in Dane County, Wisconsin that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special list of buildings, sites, and areas that are super important to history. These places are protected and celebrated because they tell us stories about the past.
In Dane County, there are 251 places on this list! Ten of them are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks. Many of these, about 153, are in the city of Madison and have their own separate list. This page focuses on the other 98 cool spots outside of Madison.
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Historic Places in Dane County
Here are some of the interesting historic places you can find in Dane County, outside of Madison:
Old Homes and Farms
- Francis Marian Ames Farmstead (Rutland): An old farm listed in 1992.
- Bedrud-Olson Farmstead (Christiana): Another historic farm, added to the list in 1999.
- Brown-Sewell House (Stoughton): Built in 1859, this house shows off the Greek Revival style, which looks a bit like ancient Greek temples.
- Jens and Ingeborg Cold House (Stoughton): This house from 1892 is a great example of the Queen Anne style, known for its fancy details and towers.
- Dr. Charles G. Crosse House (Sun Prairie): Built in 1864, this house features the Carpenter Gothic style, which uses wood to create designs often seen in stone Gothic buildings.
- Henry L. and Sarah Dahle House (Mount Horeb): Listed in 2003.
- Herman B. and Anne Marie Dahle House (Mount Horeb): Also listed in 2003.
- Onon B. and Betsy Dahle House (Perry): Added to the list in 2008.
- John Sweet Donald Farmstead (Springdale): This farm became historic in 1984.
- Adam Dunlap Farmstead (Mazomanie): Listed in 2001.
- Dunroven House (Dane): This house was added to the register in 1980.
- Fox Hall (Fitchburg): A historic building listed in 1983.
- John Fritz Farmstead (Montrose): This farm joined the list in 1998.
- John and Flora Gilbert House (Oregon): Built in 1906, this house also features the Queen Anne style.
- Sereno W. Graves House (Rutland): Listed in 1982.
- Nicholas Haight Farmstead (Fitchburg): This farm was added in 1993.
- Samuel Hall House (Albion): Listed in 1993.
- Samuel Hunt House (Rutland): Another historic house from 1982.
- Gaute Ingebretson Loft House (Stoughton): Listed in 1987.
- Iverson-Johnson House (Stoughton): Built in 1898, this house is a mix of Queen Anne style with special Nordic designs.
- Gulbrand and Bertha Jensvold House (Perry): Added to the list in 2008.
- John and Margarethe Kemp Cabin (Mazomanie): Listed in 2008.
- Friederich Kohlmann House (Springfield Corners): This house became historic in 1974.
- Robert M. LaFollette House (Maple Bluff): This house, listed in 1966, belonged to Robert M. LaFollette, a famous Wisconsin politician.
- Aslak Lie Cabin (Mount Horeb): Listed in 1986.
- John Mann House (Fitchburg): This house was added in 1982.
- McCoy Farmhouse (Fitchburg): Listed in 1980.
- McFarland House (McFarland): Built in 1857, this house is in the Greek Revival style.
- Jens Naeset House (Stoughton): From 1878, this house blends Italianate style with a Second Empire cupola (a small dome on the roof).
- Daniel Pond Farmhouse (Brooklyn): Listed in 1980.
- Ole K. Roe House (Stoughton): Added to the list in 1984.
- Dr. Newman C. Rowley House (Middleton): This house from 1867 is also historic.
- Frederick Schumann Farmstead (Berry): This farm was listed in 1993.
- Eric and Jerome Skindrud Farm (Springdale): Listed in 1994.
- Adam and Mary Smith House (Sun Prairie): Built around 1856-1860, this house is in the Italianate style.
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Schools and Public Buildings
- Belleville Illinois Central Railroad Depot (Belleville): This old train station was listed in 2016.
- Cambridge Public School and High School (Cambridge): This school building became historic in 1998.
- Chase Grain Elevator (Sun Prairie): Built in 1922, this grain elevator has unique tile silos.
- Frey School (Roxbury): This old schoolhouse was listed in 2011.
- Fuhremann Canning Company Factory (Sun Prairie): This factory, built in 1900, is a historic industrial site.
- Heiney's Meat Market (Black Earth): This old market building was listed in 1984.
- Hoff Department Store (Mount Horeb): This department store building became historic in 1989.
- Library Park (Belleville): This park includes the historic Village Hall from 1894.
- Mazomanie Town Hall (Mazomanie): This town hall was listed in 1980.
- Middleton Depot, Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad (Middleton): This train station from 1895 shows off the Late Victorian style.
- Mt. Horeb Opera Block (Mount Horeb): This building, listed in 1989, once housed an opera.
- Mount Horeb Public School (Mount Horeb): This school building was added to the list in 2010.
- Oregon High School (Oregon): This "Red Brick School" became historic in 1998.
- Oregon Masonic Lodge (Oregon): This lodge building was listed in 1992.
- Oregon Water Tower and Pump House (Oregon): This water tower and pump house were listed in 2007.
- Paoli Mills (Paoli): This historic district includes four buildings on a 5-acre site, listed in 1979.
- Rutland United Brethren in Christ Meeting House and Cemetery (Rutland): This meeting house and cemetery were listed in 2004.
- St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church (Ashton): This church was listed in 1980.
- South School (Stoughton): This school building became historic in 1985.
- Stoughton High School (Stoughton): Built in 1892, this school shows the Neo-Renaissance style.
- Stoughton Universalist Church (Stoughton): From 1858, this church is in the Neo-Classicist style.
- Sun Prairie Water Tower (Sun Prairie): This water tower, built in 1899 and updated in 1912, is a historic landmark.
- Waubesa School (Blooming Grove): Built in 1920, this school is in the Bungalow/Craftsman style.
- Waunakee Railroad Depot (Waunakee): This old train station was listed in 1978.
- West School (Stoughton): This school building from 1886 is also historic.
- Wisconsin Industrial School for Girls (Fitchburg): This former school was listed in 1991.
Churches and Unique Sites
- First Lutheran Church (Middleton): Built in 1866 with a steeple added in 1884, this church is in the Gothic Revival style.
- First National Bank (Oregon): This bank building was listed in 2007.
- First Unitarian Society Meeting House (Shorewood Hills): Designed by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1947, this building is a National Historic Landmark.
- Hauge Log Church (Daleyville): This unique log church was listed in 1974.
- Herbert and Katherine Jacobs Second House (Middleton): Another home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1943, this is also a National Historic Landmark.
- Kehl Winery (Roxbury): This winery was listed in 1976.
- Little Norway (Blue Mounds): This unique Norwegian-American outdoor museum was listed in 1998.
- Lockwood Barn (Rutland): This historic barn was listed in 1982.
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Ancient Mounds and Battlefields
- Bram Mound Group (Dunn): This site has three linear mounds and one small conical mound, built by ancient people.
- Fort Blue Mounds (Blue Mounds): A historic fort site listed in 2001.
- Heim Mound (Middleton): This mound is shaped like a fox or wolf, created by early inhabitants.
- Hornung Mound Group (Roxbury): Another group of ancient mounds.
- Lewis Mound Group (47-Da-74) (McFarland): A group of ancient mounds.
- Lower Mud Lake Archeological Complex (Dunn): An important archaeological site.
- Monona Mound (47DA275) (Monona): This mound is shaped like a water spirit and dates back to 800-1100 AD.
- Moore Mound Group (Dunn): Another group of ancient mounds.
- Outlet Mound (Monona): An oval-shaped mound.
- Siggelkow Park Mound Group (47-Da-504) (McFarland): This site has one linear mound and parts of two others.
- Stricker Pond I Site (47 DA 424) (Middleton): An archaeological site near Stricker Pond.
- Sure Johnson Mound Group (McFarland): A group of ancient mounds.
- Tompkins-Brindler Mound Group (Monona): This site has two linear mounds.
- Wisconsin Heights Battlefield (Roxbury): This is the site of a historic battle, listed in 2002.
Historic Districts
Historic districts are areas with many buildings that share a similar history or architectural style.
- College Hills Historic District (Shorewood Hills): This area is recognized for its historic homes.
- East End Historic District (Middleton): This district includes several historic streets.
- East Park Historic District (Stoughton): This district includes a park and nearby streets.
- East Side Historic District (Stoughton): Another historic area in Stoughton.
- Lincoln Street Historic District (Oregon): This district covers a section of West Lincoln Street.
- Mazomanie Downtown Historic District (Mazomanie): The historic downtown area of Mazomanie.
- Northwest Side Historic District (Stoughton): This district is roughly bounded by several streets.
- Shorewood Historic District (Shorewood Hills): This area is recognized for its historic homes near Lake Mendota.
- South Main Street Historic District (Oregon): This district covers a section of South Main Street.
- Southwest Side Historic District (Stoughton): This district includes the landmarked Ovren House from 1884.
- Stoughton Main Street Commercial Historic District (Stoughton): This district covers the main street in Stoughton, known for its historic shops and buildings.
Former Listing
Sometimes, a place is removed from the National Register. This usually happens if the building is changed too much or is no longer there.
- Savage House (Stoughton): This house was once on the list but was removed in 2012.
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