Stoughton in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
East Park Historic District
Photographed By Lugnuts, June 13, 2015
1. East Park Historic District Marker
Inscription.
East Park Historic District. . The origin of the East Park neighborhood begins in 1879, when local residents formed the Stoughton Fair Association. They built a racetrack, a grandstand and held the first Stoughton Fair here that same year. This venture was short-lived. By 1890, the grounds had been converted to a carriage driving park and by 1899 the property was no longer used., The current East Park was established by 1903. Adjacent residential lots on the north and west sides of the park were offered for sale starting in 1913. The buildings constructed here are nice examples of Bungalows and Craftsman - influenced houses. They, along with the park, comprise the East Park Historic District. This district is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The origin of the East Park neighborhood begins in 1879, when local residents formed the Stoughton Fair Association. They built a racetrack, a grandstand and held the first Stoughton Fair here that same year. This venture was short-lived. By 1890, the grounds had been converted to a carriage driving park and by 1899 the property was no longer used.
The current East Park was established by 1903. Adjacent residential lots on the north and west sides of the park were offered for sale starting in 1913. The buildings constructed here are nice examples of Bungalows and Craftsman - influenced houses. They, along with the park, comprise the East Park Historic District. This district is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 2004 by Wisconsin Historical Society and Stoughton Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 566.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 42° 55.05′ N, 89° 12.665′ W. Marker is in Stoughton, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is on Park Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stoughton WI 53589, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2015, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on November 9, 2021. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2015, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
