National Register of Historic Places listings in Green County, Wisconsin facts for kids

Location of Green County in Wisconsin

Green County, Wisconsin, is a place rich in history! Many of its buildings and areas are so special that they've been added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect important places that tell us about the past.

These historic spots in Green County include old homes, schools, churches, and even entire neighborhoods. They show us how people lived, worked, and built things long ago. There are 29 different places and areas in Green County on this important list. Let's explore some of them!

Historic Homes and Buildings

Many of Green County's historic places are old houses and buildings that have interesting stories.

Judge John A. Bingham House

This house in Monroe was listed in 1976. It belonged to Judge John A. Bingham. Imagine living in a house that's been around for so long!

Gen. James Bintliff House

Also in Monroe, this house was added to the list in 1979. It was the home of General James Bintliff, an important person in the area's history.

Dr. Samuel Blumer House

Found in New Glarus, this house became historic in 1992. It's named after Dr. Samuel Blumer.

Frank L. Chenoweth House

Another historic home in Monroe, this house was listed in 1976.

C.D. Hulburt House

This house in Monroe was added to the list in 1979.

Janet Jennings House

In Monroe, this house joined the list in 1976.

Jacob Regez, Sr. House

This house in Monroe was listed in 1980.

Francis West Smith House

Located in Brodhead, this house was added in 1979.

John C. and Barbara Steinman House

This historic home in Monticello was listed in 2003.

Gen. Francis H. West House

This unique house in Monroe was listed in 1975. It's an octagon house, which means it has eight sides! It was designed by Orson Fowler and built with bricks in 1860.

Community Buildings and Landmarks

Beyond homes, Green County has many other important buildings that served the community.

Cadiz Township Joint District No. 2 School

This old school building in Browntown was listed in 1996. It reminds us of how schools used to look.

Caradine Building

In Monroe, the Caradine Building was added to the list in 1979. It's an important part of the city's downtown history.

Chalet of the Golden Fleece

This special building in New Glarus was listed in 2015. New Glarus is known for its Swiss heritage, and this chalet shows off that unique style.

Chicago, Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railroad Depot

This old train station in New Glarus was listed in 2000. Train depots were once very busy places, connecting towns and people.

Cleveland's Hall and Blacksmith Shop

Found in Brooklyn, this building was listed in 2010. It shows us what a community hall and a blacksmith shop looked like in the past.

First Methodist Church

This church in Monroe was listed in 1975. It's a beautiful example of Gothic Revival style architecture, built between 1869 and 1887.

Freitag's Pure Oil Service Station

In Monroe, this old service station was listed in 1980. It's a cool example of early gas stations.

Green County Courthouse

The courthouse in Monroe was listed in 1978. Built in 1891, it's designed in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, which is known for its strong, grand look.

Monroe Water Tower

This water tower in Monroe was added to the list in 2005. Water towers are important for a city's water supply and can also be local landmarks.

New Glarus Public School and High School

This school building in New Glarus was listed in 1998. It served many students over the years.

New Glarus Town Hall

The town hall in New Glarus was listed in 2008. Town halls are where local government happens and community events take place.

F. F. White Block

This block of buildings in Monroe was listed in 1979. It's a historic part of the city's business area.

Historic Districts and Farms

Sometimes, it's not just one building that's historic, but a whole area or a group of buildings that tell a story together.

Exchange Square Historic District

This historic area in Brodhead was listed in 1984. It includes several blocks and shows how the town grew around its railroad tracks.

Freitag Homestead

This farm in Washington was listed in 2005. A homestead is an old farm where a family lived and worked for many years.

Hefty-Blum Farmstead

Another historic farm in Washington, this one was listed in 2000.

Monroe Commercial District

This large historic area in Monroe was listed in 1982. It covers many streets and shows what the main business part of Monroe looked like in the past.

Albert and Minna Ten Eyck Round Barn

This very special barn in Spring Grove was listed in 2016. Round barns are quite rare and unique! They were built in a circular shape for different farming reasons.

Images for kids

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  Judge John A. Bingham House

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  Gen. James Bintliff House

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  Dr. Samuel Blumer House

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  Cadiz Township Joint District No. 2 School

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  Caradine Building

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  Chalet of the Golden Fleece

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  Frank L. Chenoweth House

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  Chicago, Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railroad Depot

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  Cleveland's Hall and Blacksmith Shop

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  Part of the Exchange Square Historic District

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  First Methodist Church

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  Freitag Homestead

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  Freitag's Pure Oil Service Station

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  Green County Courthouse

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  Hefty-Blum Farmstead

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  C.D. Hulburt House

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  Janet Jennings House

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  Monroe Commercial District

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  Monroe Water Tower

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  New Glarus Public School and High School

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  New Glarus Town Hall

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  Jacob Regez, Sr. House

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  Francis West Smith House

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  John C. and Barbara Steinman House

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  Albert and Minna Ten Eyck Round Barn

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  Gen. Francis H. West House

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  F. F. White Block