National Register of Historic Places

Brisbois, Michael, House

Brisbois, Michael, House is a historic place in Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000801.

Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, WisconsinListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000801★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Brisbois, Michael, House?

The Brisbois House, also known as the Bernard Brisbois House, is a historic house located on St. Feriole Island in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Built circa 1840, the stone house is one of the oldest in Wisconsin. It was once thought to be built in 1808 by early settler and fur trader Michael Brisbois, but in the early 1920s, historians learned that it was built by his son after his death. The house is a National Historic Landmark and is now owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

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Listing details

Name
Brisbois, Michael, House
City
Prairie du Chien
County
Crawford County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000801
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.05426, -91.15988
When was Brisbois, Michael, House listed on the National Register?

Brisbois, Michael, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Brisbois, Michael, House located?

Brisbois, Michael, House is located in Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin at approximately 43.05426, -91.15988. See the map above.

Is Brisbois, Michael, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Brisbois, Michael, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.