National Historic Landmark

Milton House

Milton, Rock County, Wisconsin
Listed
February 1, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000065

About this property

Milton House is a historic building located at 18 South Janesville Street in Milton, Wisconsin. It was a stop on the Underground Railroad, a network of people and places that facilitated the movements of enslaved people seeking freedom. The building has been asserted to be the first grout building built in the United States; although that claim is dubious, the house's grout construction apparently was influential. The AIA Journal called it the "Oldest standing concrete structure of any consequence." It is also known for its hexagonal shape.

Location

18 S. Janesville St.
Milton, Rock County, Wisconsin
42.77638, -88.93636

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Sources

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

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When was Milton House listed on the National Register?

Milton House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Milton House?

Milton House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Milton House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Milton House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Milton House?

The period of significance for Milton House is recorded as the industrial era.

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