National Register of Historic Places

Cooksville Historic District (Boundary Increase)

Cooksville, Rock County, Wisconsin

Listed

September 16, 1980

Type

District

Period

Listed

Ref No.

02000090

Location

Cooksville, Rock County, Wisconsin

42.83487, -89.23961

Significance

Cooksville Historic District (Boundary Increase) is a historic district in Cooksville, Rock County, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1980, under reference number 02000090.

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Cooksville Historic District

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0.1 mi

Cooksville Cheese Factory

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0.2 mi

Cooksville Mill and Mill Pond Site

Questions about this property

When was Cooksville Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?

Cooksville Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Cooksville Historic District (Boundary Increase)?

Cooksville Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cooksville Historic District (Boundary Increase)?

The period of significance for Cooksville Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the listed era.

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