Fountain Lake Farm

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Fountain Lake Farm (Wisconsin Farm Home of John Muir)
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Entrance into Fountain Lake Farm
Entrance into Fountain Lake Farm
Nearest city: Montello, Wisconsin
Area: 80 acres
Built/Founded: 1864
Designated as NHL: June 21, 1990[1]
Added to NRHP: June 21, 1990[2]
NRHP Reference#: 90000471
Governing body: Local

The Fountain Lake Farm, also known as Wisconsin Farm Home of John Muir, is associated with the life of John Muir.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1990.[1][3]

An area of 80 acres is included in the landmarked site.

It is located at County Highway F and Gillette Road in rural Montello.

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  1. ^ a b Fountain Lake Farm (Wisconsin Farm Home of John Muir). National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-01-02.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Donald L. Stevens, Jr. (May 11, 1989), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination / National Historic Landmark Nomination: Fountain Lake Farm / Wisconsin Farm Home of John MuirPDF (2.37 MiB), National Park Service  and Accompanying 7 photos, from 1988 and c.1863.PDF (624 KiB)
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