Van Hise Rock

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Van Hise Rock
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Van Hise Rock (Wisconsin)
Van Hise Rock
Nearest city: Rock Springs, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43°29′21.67″N 89°54′55.13″W / 43.4893528, -89.9153139Coordinates: 43°29′21.67″N 89°54′55.13″W / 43.4893528, -89.9153139
Architectural style(s): No Style Listed
Designated as NHL: September 25, 1997[1]
Added to NRHP: September 25, 1997[2]
NRHP Reference#: 97001267
Governing body: State

Van Hise Rock is a rock outcropping significant for its association with geologist Charles Van Hise.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1997.[1][3]

It is located on Wisconsin Highway 136, about 3/4 mile north of intersection with Wisconsin Highway 154.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Van Hise Rock. 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. ^ Joanne Kluessendorf (July 24, 1994), National Historic Landmark Nomination: Van Hise RockPDF (92.1 KiB), National Park Service  and Accompanying 4 photos, of Van Hise himself, of explanatory plaque, and of outcropping, from 1991 and other dates.PDF (365 KiB)
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