About this property
Camp Randall was a United States Army base in Madison, Wisconsin, the largest staging point for Wisconsin troops entering the American Civil War. At this camp fresh volunteers received quick training before heading off to join the Union Army. Also located on the grounds were a hospital and briefly a prisoner-of-war camp for captured Confederate soldiers. Today the camp's land is split between UW athletic buildings including Camp Randall Stadium, the College of Engineering, and Camp Randall Memorial Park with its historic and memorial displays.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71000036. It was listed on June 6, 1971.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Camp Randall (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Camp Randall (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 6, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Camp Randall (Additional Documentation)?
Camp Randall (Additional Documentation) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Camp Randall (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Camp Randall (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Camp Randall (Additional Documentation)?
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