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

Location of Rock County in Wisconsin

Hey there! Did you know that Rock County, Wisconsin is home to many super old and special places? These places are so important that they're listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special hall of fame for buildings, areas, and even old sites that tell us a lot about history.

In Rock County, there are 139 of these amazing spots! Some are old houses, some are cool buildings, and some are whole neighborhoods. A few places used to be on the list but aren't anymore, usually because they were changed or aren't there anymore. Let's explore some of these cool historic places!

Cool Historic Buildings in Rock County

Milton's Historic Spots

Milton has some really neat old buildings.

The John Alexander Wheat Warehouse

Imagine a time when farmers grew lots of wheat! The John Alexander Wheat Warehouse at 304 S. Janesville St. in Milton was built to store all that grain. It became a historic spot on September 13, 1978. It reminds us of how important farming was long ago.

The John Alexander Wheat Warehouse in Milton.

The Abram Allen House

Also in Milton, at 205 E. Madison Ave., is the Abram Allen House. This house was added to the list on the same day as the warehouse, September 13, 1978. It's a great example of the homes people lived in back then.

The Abram Allen House.

The Milton House

One of the most famous places in Milton is the Milton House at 18 S. Janesville St. It's so special that it's a National Historic Landmark! This means it's super important to the history of the whole country. It was added to the list way back on February 1, 1972. It even has a secret tunnel that was part of the Underground Railroad, helping people escape to freedom!

The Milton House, a National Historic Landmark.

Janesville's Architectural Gems

Janesville, a bigger city in Rock County, also has many historic treasures.

The Armory

The Armory, located at 10 S. High St. in Janesville, was added to the list on November 21, 1978. An armory is a place where military groups train and store equipment. This building has a strong, old-fashioned look.

The Armory in Janesville.

The Janesville Cotton Mill

At 220 N. Franklin St. in Janesville, you'll find the Janesville Cotton Mill. This building was a busy factory where cotton was turned into fabric. It became a historic site on July 16, 1980, showing us a piece of Janesville's industrial past.

The old Janesville Cotton Mill.

The Tallman House

The Tallman House at 440 N. Jackson St. in Janesville is another grand historic home. It was listed on October 15, 1970. It's a beautiful example of how wealthy families lived in the past.

The impressive Tallman House.

Beloit's Unique Structures

Beloit also has a variety of interesting historic places.

The Beloit Water Tower

The Beloit Water Tower at 1005 Pleasant St. in Beloit is not just a water tower; it's a historic landmark! It was listed on January 7, 1983. It's a cool example of how important city services were built to last.

The historic Beloit Water Tower.

First Congregational Church

The First Congregational Church at 801 Bushnell St. in Beloit is a beautiful old church. It was added to the list on January 23, 1975. Churches often serve as important community centers and have unique architecture.

The First Congregational Church in Beloit.

How-Beckman Mill

Just outside of Beloit, at 11600 County Highway H, is the How-Beckman Mill. This old mill was listed on September 7, 1977. Mills like this were vital for grinding grain and other tasks, powered by water.

The historic How-Beckman Mill.

Historic Places in Smaller Towns

Even smaller towns in Rock County have their own special historic sites.

Cooksville Cheese Factory

In Evansville, on SR 1, you can find the Cooksville Cheese Factory. This factory, listed on September 17, 1980, shows how important dairy farming and cheese making were to the area's economy.

The Cooksville Cheese Factory.

Fulton Congregational Church

The Fulton Congregational Church on Fulton St. in Fulton was listed on June 7, 1976. This church is a significant part of the community's history.

The Fulton Congregational Church.

Gempeler Round Barn

Southwest of Orfordville is the Gempeler Round Barn. This unique round barn was listed on June 4, 1979. Round barns were sometimes built because farmers thought they were more efficient and stronger against winds.

Gilley-Tofsland Octagonal Barn

Another interesting barn is the Gilley-Tofsland Octagonal Barn, northwest of Edgerton. Listed on June 4, 1979, this eight-sided barn is a rare sight!

The Gilley-Tofsland Octagonal Barn.

Shopiere Congregational Church

The Shopiere Congregational Church on Buss Rd., near Shopiere Rd. in Shopiere, was listed on August 13, 1976. It's another example of a historic church that served its community for many years.

The Shopiere Congregational Church.

Historic Districts: Whole Neighborhoods!

Sometimes, it's not just one building that's historic, but a whole group of buildings or a neighborhood! These are called "historic districts."

Benton Avenue Historic District

In Janesville, the Benton Avenue Historic District was listed on March 7, 1996. It includes many streets like Benton Ave., Milton Ave., and Sherman Ave. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time!

A building in the Benton Avenue Historic District.

Cooksville Historic District

The Cooksville Historic District in Cooksville was listed on October 25, 1973. It covers both sides of the streets around the Public Square and Rock St. This district even had its boundaries expanded on September 17, 1980, to include more historic areas.

The Cooksville schoolhouse, part of the historic district.

Evansville Historic District

The Evansville Historic District in Evansville is roughly bounded by Allens Creek, Liberty, 4th, and Garfield Sts. It was listed on November 16, 1978. This district shows a collection of buildings that tell the story of Evansville's past.

The Grange Store in the Evansville Historic District.

Milton College Historic District

The Milton College Historic District on College St. in Milton was listed on May 27, 1980. This district includes buildings that were part of the old Milton College, which played a big role in the town's history.

Buildings in the Milton College Historic District.

Images for kids

The Bartlett Memorial Historical Museum in Beloit.
A building in the Benton Avenue Historic District.
The Selvy Blodgett House in Beloit.
A house in the Bluff Street Historic District.
A home in the Bostwick Avenue Historic District.
Brasstown Cottage in Beloit.
The Church of St. Thomas the Apostle.
The Citizens Bank in Clinton.
The City of Beloit Waterworks and Pump Station.
The Clark-Brown House.
The Clinton Village Hall.
The Clinton Water Tower.
A building in the Columbus Circle Historic District.
A home in the Conrad Cottages Historic District.
The Cooksville Mill and Mill Pond Site.
The Cooper-Gillies House.
The Courier Building in Milton.
The Court Street Methodist Church.
A building in the Courthouse Hill Historic District.
The J. W. Crist House.
The Crosby Block in Clinton.
The James B. Crosby House.
The Charles L. Culton House in Edgerton.
The De Jean House in Milton.
The Erastus Dean Farmstead.
The Homer B. DeLong House.
The John T. Dow House.
The Eager Free Public Library.
The Almeron Eager Funerary Monument and Plot.
A building in the East Milwaukee Street Historic District.
The Edgerton Depot.
The Edgerton Post Office.
The Edgerton Public Grade Schools building.
Emerson Hall at Beloit College.
The Evansville Standpipe.
Fairbanks Flats.
The Footville Condensery.
The Footville State Bank.
The Fredendall Block.
A street view in the Fulton Street Historic District.
The Gifford House in Milton.
The Goodrich Blacksmith Shop.
The Goodrich-Buten House.
The Ezra and Elizabeth Goodrich House.
The William H. and Edith Gray Farmstead.
The Reynolds and Lois Greenman House.
A house in the Grove Street Historic District.
The Hanchett Block.
The Haven-Crandall House.
Site of the Hilton House Hotel (no longer standing).
The John and Martha Hugunin House.
The old Janesville High School.
The Janesville Public Library.
The Janesville Pumping Station.
A building in the Jefferson Avenue Historic District.
The John H. Jones House.
The Samuel S. Jones Cobblestone House.
The Kinney Farmstead-Tay-e-he-Dah Site.
The Lappin-Hayes Block.
The LaPrairie Grange Hall No. 79.
The Lathrop-Munn Cobblestone House.
Leonard—Leota Park.
A building in the Look West Historic District.
The Lovejoy and Merrill-Nowlan Houses.
The Masonic Temple in Milton.
The Peter McEwan Warehouse.
A building in the Merchant Row Historic District.
A building in the Merrill Avenue Historic District.
The Miller House.
Moran's Saloon.
The Mouth of the Yahara Archeological District.
The Murray-George House.
The Peter Myers Pork Packing Plant and Willard Coleman Building.
The Myers-Newhoff House.
A building in the Near East Side Historic District.
The Elbert Neese House.
A building in the North Main Street Historic District.
The Sterling North House.
The Clark Nye House.
A building in the Old Fourth Ward Historic District.
The Orfordville Depot.
The John and Margaret Owen House.
The William J. Owen Store.
The J. L. Pangborn House.
A building in the Parkview Historic District.
The Payne-Craig House.
Pearsons Hall of Science at Beloit College.
The Pomeroy and Pelton Tobacco Warehouse.
The J. K. Porter Farmstead.
A building in the Prospect Hill Historic District.
The Brewster Randall House.
The Rasey House.
The Charles Rau House.
The Richardson Grout House.
The Hamilton Richardson House.
The Richardson-Brinkman Cobblestone House.
The Rindfleisch Building.
The John C. and Mary Robinson Farmstead.
St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Seventh Day Baptist Church.
The Stephen Slaymaker House.
The Samuel Smiley House.
The John Smith House.
A building in the South First Street Residential Historic District.
A building in the South Main Street Historic District.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
The Stark-Clint House.
Site of the Harrison Stebbins House (demolished).
The Soloman J. Strang House.
The Strong Building.
The Strong Partridge Mound Group.
The John and Eleanor Strunk House.
The A. E. Taylor House.
The Turtleville Iron Bridge.
The West Luther Valley Lutheran Church.
A building in the West Milwaukee Street Historic District.
The Whiton-Parker House.
The Frances Willard Schoolhouse.
A barn at the Wyman-Rye Farmstead.
The Florence Yates House.

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