Madison Museum
National Historic Landmark

Madison Museum

Madison Junction, Teton County, Wyoming
Listed
July 8, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
82001720

About this property

The Madison Museum is one of a series of "trailside museums" in Yellowstone National Park designed by architect Herbert Maier in a style that has become known as National Park Service Rustic. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and is one of three parts of a 1987-declared National Historic Landmark, the Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums. Built in 1929, the Madison Museum is the smallest of the three. It is sited on a small rise that overlooks the meadows and canyon of the Madison River, and still fulfills its function as an informal interpretive center.

Location

Madison Junction, Teton County, Wyoming
44.64216, -110.86207

Categories

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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

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Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums
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Old Faithful Inn
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Old Faithful Historic District
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13.1 mi

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When was Madison Museum listed on the National Register?

Madison Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Madison Museum?

Madison Museum is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Madison Museum a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Madison Museum 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 Madison Museum?

The period of significance for Madison Museum is recorded as the civil_war era.

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