Janesville in Rock County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Congregational Church
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 24, 2014
1. First Congregational Church Marker
in
Janesville, Wisconsin
is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places
May 17, 1990
This plaque donated in loving memory of
Robert Rockenfield by his family
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1931.
Location. 42° 40.815′ N, 89° 1.584′ W. Marker is in Janesville, Wisconsin, in Rock County. It is at the intersection of South Jackson Street and Dodge Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 South Jackson Street, Janesville WI 53548, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Madison. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Abraham Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); Janesville Tank Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First State Fair (approx. half a mile away); James E. Croft (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veterans Plaza - Medal of Honor Veterans Walkway (approx. 0.9 miles away); Burr Robbins Circus (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Black Hawk War / Black Hawk's Grove (approx. 1.7 miles away); La Prairie Grange Hall (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Janesville.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. The history page on the church's web site. (Submitted on August 3, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin.)
2. West Milwaukee Street Historic District. The church is in the National Register of Historic Places solely for its inclusion in this Historic District. (Submitted on May 26, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. National Register of Historic Places
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 24, 2014
2. First Congregational Church Marker
NRHP plaque to right of front door
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 24, 2014
3. First Congregational Church
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 24, 2014
4. First Congregational Church
stone above front door
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 24, 2014
5. First Congregational Church
stone above front door
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 24, 2014
6. First Congregational Church
stone above front door
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 25, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • William J. Toman was the editor who published this page.
