National Register of Historic Places listings in Pierce County, Wisconsin facts for kids
This page lists special places in Pierce County, Wisconsin that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. Think of the National Register as an official list of buildings, sites, and objects across the United States that are important to history or architecture. When a place is on this list, it means it's worth protecting and learning about!
In Pierce County, there are 9 different places on this important list. Let's explore some of them!
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Historic Places in Pierce County
Diamond Bluff Site-Mero Mound Group
This amazing site is a very old place where people used to live. It has at least two ancient villages and hundreds of burial mounds. Some of these mounds are even shaped like animals, like a bird! Experts think this area might show how one ancient culture, called the Late Woodland culture, changed into another, called the Oneota culture. It's like a window into how people lived long, long ago.
- Listed: August 1, 1975
- Location: Near Diamond Bluff
Roscius S. and Lydia R. Freeman House
This beautiful house was built in 1908 by Roscius Freeman, who was a local pharmacist (a person who prepares and sells medicines). The house is special because it mixes different styles of architecture, like the Queen Anne, Shingle, and Colonial Revival styles. It's a great example of early 20th-century home design.
- Listed: May 30, 2007
- Location: 220 N. Third St., River Falls
Glen Park Municipal Swimming Pool
Imagine swimming in a pool built during a very tough time in history! This public swimming pool complex was built between 1933 and 1937, right in the middle of the Great Depression. It was part of special government programs (like the CWA, PWA, and WPA) that helped people find jobs. It's amazing that this pool is still used today!
- Listed: June 5, 2007
- Location: 355 Park St., River Falls
H. S. Miller Bank
This old bank building was constructed in 1885. It features interesting architectural styles like Italianate and Romanesque, which were popular at the time. Today, this historic building is no longer a bank but serves as a visitor center, welcoming people to the town.
- Listed: August 19, 1994
- Location: 223 Broad St., Prescott
North Hall - University of Wisconsin-River Falls
North Hall is an important building on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. It was built in 1914 and was originally known as the Agriculture Building. For a time, it even housed the Campus School, which was a special school for training future teachers. It's a key part of the university's history.
- Listed: April 3, 1986
- Location: University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Pierce County Courthouse
The Pierce County Courthouse is a grand building constructed in 1905. It shows off two fancy architectural styles: Neoclassical and Beaux-Arts. Courthouses are important buildings where legal matters are handled, and this one has been serving the county for over a century.
- Listed: March 9, 1982
- Location: 411 W. Main St., Ellsworth
Daniel Smith House
This historic home was built in 1853 in the Greek Revival style, which was inspired by ancient Greek temples. Daniel Smith, who lived here, was a very busy person! He was a shopkeeper, ran a hotel, worked as a coroner and sheriff, and was a leader in his community. His wife, Salome, even taught school right in their house.
- Listed: March 15, 1984
- Location: 331 N. Lake St., Prescott
South Hall - University of Wisconsin-River Falls
South Hall is another significant building at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. It stands on the site of the very first building when the fourth Wisconsin Normal School (a school for training teachers) opened in River Falls in 1874. The original building burned down in 1897 but was rebuilt in 1898. Today, it's known as South Hall and continues to be an important part of the university campus.
- Listed: November 7, 1976
- Location: 320 E. Cascade Ave., River Falls
