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Simeon Mills Historic District
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A portion of the district.
Location 102--118 King and 115--123 E. Main Sts., Madison, Wisconsin
Area 0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
NRHP reference No. 87001063
Added to NRHP June 25, 1987

The Simeon Mills Historic District is located in Madison, Wisconsin.

History

During the 19th century, the area that is now the district featured a number of businesses owned by Simeon Mills. Mills was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and was a key figure in establishing what would become the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 and on the State Register of Historic Places in 1989.

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