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Prairie du Chien

Prairie du Chien's register runs heavily to houses, 8 listings of that kind. The 1830s account for more of that work than any other decade. One of the listings is a historic district rather than a single building.

The earliest listing here is Astor Fur Warehouse, added Oct 15, 1966.

Map

Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

18
Listings
1
Historic districts
5
National Historic Landmarks
1966
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedAstor Fur Warehouse · Oct 15, 1966
Oldest construction dateFrancois Vertefeuille House · built 1810

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 10 of the 18 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Italianate 4Federal 2Greek Revival 2Colonial Revival 1French Colonial 1Modern 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 11 of the 18 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Astor Fur WarehouseNHL1966
Blackhawk Avenue Historic District▾·
Address
100-225 W Blackhawk Ave, 101-130 E Blackhawk Ave, 201-213 E Blackhawk Ave (odd only) and 108 N Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
100012253
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Michael Brisbois HouseNHL1966
Commercial Hotel▾2002
Address
201 W. Blackhawk Ave., Prairie du Chien
Listed
Nov 15, 2002
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Fort Crawford Hotel
Reference
02001342
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Commercial Hotel
Crawford County Courthouse▾1982
Address
220 N. Beaumont Rd., Prairie du Chien
Listed
Mar 9, 1982
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82000645
Built
1868
Style
Italianate architecture, Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Crawford County Courthouse
Dousman HotelNHL1966
Fay, Benjamin F., and Wilhelmina House▾·
Address
203 S. Wacouta Ave., Prairie du Chien
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100004227
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
W.H.C. Folsom House▾1984
Address
109 Blackhawk Ave., Prairie du Chien
Listed
Dec 6, 1984
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Knowlton House
Reference
84000692
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Folsom, W.H.C., House
Fort Crawford Military HospitalNHL1966
Old Rock School▾1983
Address
S. Marquette Rd. at Parrish St., Prairie du Chien
Listed
Dec 1, 1983
Listed for
Community planning, Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Crawford County District #1 School
Reference
83004265
Built
1857
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old Rock School
Strange Powers House▾1979
Address
338 N. Main St., Prairie du Chien
Listed
Aug 27, 1979
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
79000067
Built
1824
Style
French Colonial
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Powers, Strange, House
Prairie du Chien City Hall▾2002
Address
207 W. Blackhawk Ave., Prairie du Chien
Listed
Oct 16, 2002
Listed for
Politics and government, Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Reference
02001186
Built
1894
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Prairie du Chien City Hall
Prairie Du Chien Post Office▾2000
Address
120 S. Beaumont Rd., Prairie du Chien
Listed
Oct 24, 2000
Listed for
Art
Significance
Local
Reference
00001263
Style
modern architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Prairie Du Chien Post Office
Rolette House▾1972
Address
NE corner of N. Water and Fisher Sts., Prairie du Chien
Listed
Feb 1, 1972
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
72000046
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rolette House
St. Germain dit Gauthier House▾·
Address
419 5th St., Prairie du Chien
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
100002411
Built
1837
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Germain dit Gauthier House
St. Mary's Academy and College▾·
Address
604 S. Beaumont Rd., Prairie du Chien
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
State
Also known as
St. Mary's Institute; St. Mary's Academy; St. Mary's College; Wyalusing Academy
Reference
100001380
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Mary's Academy and College
Francois Vertefeuille House▾1993
Address
Hwy. K, 0.35 mi. S of jct. with Limery Rd., Prairie du Chien
Listed
Mar 18, 1993
Listed for
European heritage, Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
93000142
Built
1810
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Vertefeuille, Francois, House
Villa LouisNHL1966

Every listing here also appears on its county page for Crawford County.

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Local history books for Prairie du Chien

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  • Legendary Locals of Prairie du Chien
    Mary Elise Antoine, 2015
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  • Prairie du Chien
    Mary Elise Antoine, 2011
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Guidebooks to historic places and travel in Wisconsin

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