Shullsburg in Lafayette County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The School District of Shullsburg
Photographed by Susan Van Den Bosch, February 17, 2026
1. The School District of Shullsburg Marker
This site is the location of the first Lafayette County courthouse, built in 1855. The county seat was later moved in 1861, and the building was converted to a free public school-an important advancement for early education in the area. In March 1900, it burned down under odd circumstance. However, it was quickly rebuilt the same year.
This three-story, symmetrical building was cut from native limestone and designed by the town physician, Dr. C.C. Gratiot, and has Romanesque features, hipped roofs, and a triple-arched entrance. The gymnasium addition was built by the federal Works Progress Administration in 1941, following the completion of their work at Badger Park. Other additions were made in 1955, 1974, and 1996. Care was taken in each instance to preserve the integrity of the original building.
Today it stands as a great source of pride for the community and its many generations of alumni. It is among the oldest active schools in Wisconsin.
Erected by Lions Club of Schullsburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1900.
Location. 42° 34.521′ N, 90° 13.86′ W. Marker is in Shullsburg
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, in the Corn Belt, and in the Driftless Area Bluff Country. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Saint Matthew Catholic Parish (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); United Methodist Church (approx. Ό mile away); Historical Badger Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Historical Badger Park (approx. half a mile away); Wisconsin Lead Region (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Old Chicago Stageroad (approx. 2.7 miles away); St. Augustine Church (approx. 6 miles away); Benton Wisconsin Veterans Memorial (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shullsburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Badger Mine Badger Lot Diggings (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Susan Van Den Bosch, February 17, 2026
2. The School District of Shullsburg Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2026, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2026, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
