Milton in Rock County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Milton House

Photographed By Keith L, September 23, 2009

1. Milton House Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1844 by Joseph Goodrich, this frontier inn is constructed of grout -- a mixture of gravel, lime, and water. An important stagecoach stop and transfer point, it was also a pre-Civil War station in the underground railroad, and is still connected by a secret escape tunnel to the old log cabin. In 1949 the Goodrich family donated the inn to the Milton Historical Society for a museum.

Erected 1961 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 107.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 42° 46.588′ N, 88° 56.195′ W. Marker is in Milton, Wisconsin, in Rock County. Marker is at the intersection of South Janesville Street (State Highway 26 / 59) and Storrs Lake Road, on the right when traveling north on South Janesville Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 South Janesville Street, Milton WI 53563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Storrs Lake Milton (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton College 1844–1982 / Milton College Historic District

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Rock River Industry (approx. 3.6 miles away); Lake Koshkonong Effigy Mounds (approx. 7 miles away); Wisconsin's Tobacco Land (approx. 7½ miles away); James E. Croft (approx. 7.6 miles away); First State Fair (approx. 7.6 miles away); The Black Hawk War / Black Hawk's Grove (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.

Photographed By Keith L, September 23, 2009

2. Milton House Marker

Photographed By Keith L, September 23, 2009

3. Milton House Marker

Photographed By William J. Toman, September 25, 2010

4. Milton House Marker

The old log cabin is on the left and the marker is on the right.

Milton House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, September 23, 2009

5. Milton House

Old Log Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, September 25, 2010

6. Old Log Cabin

This is apparently the old log cabin with the other end of the escape tunnel as mentioned in the marker. There is a stairway to the basement visible through the window.

Plaque at Milton House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, September 23, 2009

7. Plaque at Milton House

National Historic Landmark
#72000065

Milton House Museum Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, September 25, 2010

8. Milton House Museum Sign

Photographed By William J. Toman, September 25, 2010

9. Milton House Museum Sign

Closeup of FAQs on sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on September 27, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on September 25, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on September 27, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 7. submitted on September 25, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 8, 9. submitted on September 27, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.