Milton House
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| Location | 18 S. Janesville St., Milton, Wisconsin |
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| Coordinates | 42°46′37″N 88°56′11″W / 42.77694°N 88.93639°WCoordinates: 42°46′37″N 88°56′11″W / 42.77694°N 88.93639°W |
| Built | 1838 |
| Architect | Joseph Goodrich |
| Architectural style | No Style Listed |
| Governing body | Private |
| MPS | Grout Buildings in Milton TR (AD) |
| NRHP Reference # | 72000065 |
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| Added to NRHP | February 1, 1972[1] |
| Designated NHL | August 6, 1998[2] |
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Milton House, also known as Joseph Goodrich House and Cabin, is a historic building in Milton, Wisconsin. It is believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad, which was an informal means of escape for slaves. In addition, the building is believed to be the first grout building built in the United States. It is also known for its hexagonal shape.[3]
Joseph Goodrich, known for his anti-slavery sentiments, built the Milton House Inn, which is located near a once frequently traveled stagecoach line. Because of its proximity to this transportation route, it was a popular rest stop for travelers and runaway slaves. A tunnel connects the main building to a nearby cabin. The circumstances in which the tunnel was constructed are unknown, though it may have been used to hide slaves.
In 1937 the house was in poor condition, uninhabited, and was threatened with being demolished. The Milton Historical Society acquired and restored the building. In 1996, an addition was constructed to restore the exterior to its 1885 appearance.[3]
The house and cabin are open to the public via guided tours.
Milton House was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1998.[2][4]
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- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Milton House". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.miltonhouse.org/
- ↑ Miller, Elizabeth L. (December 1, 1997). National Historic Landmark Nomination: Milton House PDF (405 KB). National Park Service and Accompanying 9 photos, exterior and interior, from 1997. PDF (1.80 MB)
External links
- Milton House Webpage, Milton, Wisconsin
- Milton House: 1 photos, 6 drawings, 3 data pages, and supplemental material, at Historic American Building Survey
- National Park Service Network to Freedom
- Wisconsin Historical Society
- Milton House Museum Facebook Page
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