National Register of Historic Places

Fountain Lake Farm

Fountain Lake Farm is a historic place in Montello, Marquette County, Wisconsin, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1990, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 90000471.

Montello, Marquette County, WisconsinListed June 21, 1990NRIS #90000471★ National Historic Landmark

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Fountain Lake Farm

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What is Fountain Lake Farm?

Fountain Lake Farm, also known as the Wisconsin Farm Home of John Muir, is a historic farm and National Historic Landmark in rural Montello, Wisconsin, United States. The landmark covers part of the farm that was the home of pioneering conservationist John Muir from 1849 to 1856 and 1860 to 1862. Covering 80 acres (32 ha), the landmarked area is partly private property and partly in John Muir Memorial County Park, a minimally developed public park.

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Name: Fountain Lake Farm
City: Montello
County: Marquette County
State: Wisconsin
Listed on the National Register: June 21, 1990
NRIS reference number: 90000471
Resource type: site
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 43.69071, -89.38822

When was Fountain Lake Farm listed on the National Register?

Fountain Lake Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1990.

Where is Fountain Lake Farm located?

Fountain Lake Farm is located in Montello, Marquette County, Wisconsin at approximately 43.69071, -89.38822. See the map above.

Is Fountain Lake Farm a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fountain Lake Farm is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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