National Register of Historic Places

Dousman Hotel

Dousman Hotel 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 66000122.

Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, WisconsinListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000122★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Dousman Hotel?

The Dousman Hotel, is a historic hotel located at the intersection of Fisher Street and River Road in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. The hotel was built in 1864–65 to serve railroad and steamboat travelers coming to the city. The hotel was named after Hercules L. Dousman, an early Wisconsin fur trader, land speculator and millionaire.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Dousman Hotel
City
Prairie du Chien
County
Crawford County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000122
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.05387, -91.15986
When was Dousman Hotel listed on the National Register?

Dousman Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Dousman Hotel located?

Dousman Hotel is located in Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin at approximately 43.05387, -91.15986. See the map above.

Is Dousman Hotel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Dousman Hotel is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.