About this property
The Prairie Spring Hotel , also known as the Daniel Morgan Parkinson House , was built in 1834 with Greek Revival elements. The structure is located in Lafayette County outside Willow Springs, Wisconsin It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. In 1827 Daniel Morgan Parkinson left his home in Tennessee and brought his family to Galena. He and his sons tried lead-mining but didn't like it. The family ran an inn in Mineral Point, with his wife Rebecca "...a most excellent and popular landlady...." When the Black Hawk War broke out, Daniel and his son Peter served under Henry Dodge, including in the decisive Battle of Wisconsin Heights.
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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 99001273. It was listed on October 20, 1999.
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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 Prairie Spring Hotel listed on the National Register?
Prairie Spring Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Prairie Spring Hotel?
Prairie Spring Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Prairie Spring Hotel?
The period of significance for Prairie Spring Hotel is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1834.
Can I research the history near Prairie Spring Hotel?
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