National Register Listings in Dane County, Wisconsin
Agricultural Chemistry Building
Agricultural Dean's House
Agricultural Engineering Building
Agricultural Heating station
Agriculture Hall
American Exchange Bank
American Tobacco Company Warehouses Complex
Ames, Francis Marian, Farmstead
Badger State Shoe Company
Bascom Hill Historic District
Bashford, Robert M., House
Baskerville Apartment Building
Bedrud-Olson Farmstead
Belleville Illinois Central Railroad Depot
Bellevue Apartment Building
Belmont Hotel
Bernard-Hoover Boathouse
Biederstaedt Grocery
Bowen, James B., House
Bradley, Harold C., House
Braley, Judge Arthur B., House
Brittingham Park Boathouse
Brown-Sewell House
Cambridge Public School and High School
Camp Randall
Cardinal Hotel
Chase Grain Elevator
City Market
Clarke, Bascom B., House
Cold, Jens and Ingeborg, House
College Hills Historic District
Collins, William, House
Commons, John R., House
Coolidge Street-Myrtle Street Historic District
Crosse, Dr. Charles G., House
Curtis-Kittleson House
Cutter, Judson C., House
Dahle, Henry L. and Sarah, House
Dahle, Herman B. and Anne Marie, House
Dahle, Onon B. and Betsy, House
Dean, Nathaniel W., House
Dick, Christian, Block
Donald, John Sweet, Farmstead
Dowling Apartment Building
Drohman Cabin
Dunlap, Adam, Farmstead
Dunroven House
East Dayton Street Historic District
East End Historic District
East Park Historic District
East Side Historic District
East Wilson Street Historic District
Eggiman, Ernest, House
Elliott, Edward C., House
Ely, Richard T., House
Fess Hotel
Fire Station No. 4
First Church of Christ Scientist
First Lutheran Church
First National Bank
First Unitarian Society Meetinghouse
Forest Products Laboratory
Fourth Lake Ridge Historic District
Fox Hall
Frey School
Fritz, John, Farmstead
Fuhremann Canning Company Factory
Garver's Supply Company Factory and Office
Gilbert, John and Flora, House
Gilmore, Eugene A., House
Grace Episcopal Church
Graves, Sereno W., House
Gray, Philip H. and Margaret, House
Grimm Book Bindery
Haight, Nicholas, Farmstead
Hall, Samuel, House
Hauge Log Church
Heidelberger, Dr. Charles and Judith, House
Heiney's Meat Market
Henry Mall Historic District
Hiram Smith Hall and Annex
Hirsig, Louis, House
Hoff Department Store
Holy Name Seminary
Horticulture and Agricultural Physics and Soil Science Building
Hotel Loraine
Hoyt, Frank W., Park
Hunt,Samuel, House
Hyer's Hotel
Ingebretson, Gaute, Loft House
Iverson-Johnson House
Jackman Building
Jacobs, Herbert A., House
Jacobs, Herbert and Katherine, First House
Jacobs, Herbert and Katherine, Second House
Jacobs, Herbert, Second House
Jenifer-Spaight Historic District
Jensvold, Gulbrand and Bertha, House
Kayser, Adolph H., House
Kehl Winery
Kemp, John and Margarethe, Cabin
King Street Arcade
Klueter and Company Wholesale Grocery Warehouse
Kohlmann, Friederich, House
LaFollette, Robert M., House
Lake View Sanatorium
Lamb Building
Lamp, Robert M., House
Langdon Street Historic District
Larson, August Cornelius, House
Lathrop Hall
Leitch, William T., House
Leonard, William Ellery, House
Library Park
Lie, Aslak, Cabin
Lincoln School
Lincoln Street Historic District
Little Norway
Lockwood Barn
Longfellow School
Lougee, George A., House
Luther Memorial Church
Machinery Row
Madison Brass Works
Madison Candy Company
Madison Gas and Electric Company Powerhouse
Madison Masonic Temple
Madison Vocational School
Madison Waterworks
Main Street Historic District
Mann, John, House
Mansion Hill Historic District
Maple Bluff Boy Scout Cabin
Marquette Bungalows Historic District
Mazomanie Downtown Historic District
Mazomanie Town Hall
McCarthy, Timothy C. and Katherine, House
McCormick-International Harvester Company Branch House
McCoy Farmhouse
McFarland House
Middleton Depot, Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad
Miller House
Mills, Simeon, House
Mount Horeb Public School
Mt. Horeb Opera Block
Naeset, Jens, House
Nakoma Historic District
North Hall, University of Wisconsin
Northwest Side Historic District
Old Executive Mansion
Old Spring Tavern
Old Synagogue
Old U.S. Forest Products Laboratory
Oregon High School
Oregon Masonic Lodge
Oregon Water Tower and Pump House
Orpheum Theater
Orton Park
Orton Park Historic District
Ott, John George, House
Outlet Mound
Paoli Mills
Pierce, Carrie, House
Plough Inn
Pond, Daniel, Farmhouse
Quisling Towers Apartments
Roe, Ole K., House
Rowley, Dr. Newman C., House
Rutland United Brethren in Christ Meeting House and Cemetery
Schumann, Frederick, Farmstead
Sherman Avenue Historic District
Shorewood Historic District
Simeon Mills Historic District
Skindrud, Eric and Jerome, Farm
Smith, Adam and Mary, House
South Main Street Historic District
South School
Southwest Side Historic District
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
State Historical Society of Wisconsin
State Office Building
Steensland, Halle, House
Steinle Turret Machine Company
Stevens, Breese, Municipal Athletic Field
Stock Pavilion
Stoner, Joseph J., House
Stoughton High School
Stoughton Main Street Commercial Historic District
Stoughton Main Street Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Stoughton Universalist Church
Suhr, John J., House
Sun Prairie Downtown Historic District
Sun Prairie Water Tower
Sunset Hills Historic District
Sylvan Avenue - Ridge Road Historic District
Tenney Building
Tenney Park-Yahara River Parkway
Thompson's Block
Thorstrand
Tompkins-Brindler Mound Group
United States Post Office and Federal Courthouse
University Heights Historic District
University Hill Farms Historic District
University of Wisconsin Arboretum
University of Wisconsin Arboretum
University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium
University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn
University of Wisconsin Field House
University of Wisconsin Memorial Union
University of Wisconsin Science Hall
University Presbyterian Church and Student Center
Wakeley-Giles Commercial Building
Washburn Observatory and Observatory Director's Residence
Waubesa School
Waunakee Railroad Depot
West Lawn Heights Historic District
West Madison Depot, Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway
West School
Wiedenbeck-Dobelin Warehouse
Wingra Park Historic District
Wisconsin Heights Battlefield
Wisconsin Industrial School for Girls
Wisconsin Memorial Hospital Historic District
Wisconsin State Capitol
Wisconsin Wagon Company Factory
About Dane County
Dane County Timeline
Dane County, Wisconsin, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Before European settlers arrived, the area was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) and the Menominee. These tribes relied on hunting, fishing, and farming for their livelihoods and had established communities in the region.
In the early 1800s, European settlers began to arrive in what is now Dane County. The first permanent settlement was established in the present-day city of Madison in 1829 by James Duane Doty, who would later become the first territorial governor of Wisconsin. Doty selected the location for its strategic position between the Four Lakes region and the established lead mining communities to the southwest.
In 1836, the Wisconsin Territory was created, and the territorial capital was moved from Belmont to Madison, making it the center of government for the region. The construction of the Wisconsin State Capitol building began in 1837, solidifying Madison's status as the capital of the newly formed state of Wisconsin in 1848.
Throughout the 19th century, Dane County experienced significant growth and development. The construction of railroads in the mid-1800s brought increased transportation and commerce to the region. Agriculture, particularly dairy farming, became a major industry, and the county became known for its production of milk and cheese.
In the 20th century, Dane County continued to grow as the University of Wisconsin-Madison became a prominent educational institution and the state's flagship university. The county also became a center for government, healthcare, and technology, with the establishment of government agencies, hospitals, and tech companies. Today, Dane County is known for its vibrant culture, beautiful natural landscapes, and thriving economy.
In the early 1800s, European settlers began to arrive in what is now Dane County. The first permanent settlement was established in the present-day city of Madison in 1829 by James Duane Doty, who would later become the first territorial governor of Wisconsin. Doty selected the location for its strategic position between the Four Lakes region and the established lead mining communities to the southwest.
In 1836, the Wisconsin Territory was created, and the territorial capital was moved from Belmont to Madison, making it the center of government for the region. The construction of the Wisconsin State Capitol building began in 1837, solidifying Madison's status as the capital of the newly formed state of Wisconsin in 1848.
Throughout the 19th century, Dane County experienced significant growth and development. The construction of railroads in the mid-1800s brought increased transportation and commerce to the region. Agriculture, particularly dairy farming, became a major industry, and the county became known for its production of milk and cheese.
In the 20th century, Dane County continued to grow as the University of Wisconsin-Madison became a prominent educational institution and the state's flagship university. The county also became a center for government, healthcare, and technology, with the establishment of government agencies, hospitals, and tech companies. Today, Dane County is known for its vibrant culture, beautiful natural landscapes, and thriving economy.
Dane County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Dane County, Wisconsin.
- 1836: Dane County is established and named after Nathan Dane, a Massachusetts lawyer.
- 1848: Wisconsin becomes a state, with Madison selected as the capital of both the state and Dane County.
- 1850s: Railroads are built in the county, leading to increased trade and economic growth.
- 1861-1865: Many residents from Dane County serve in the Civil War.
- 1870s: The University of Wisconsin-Madison is established, becoming a major educational institution in the county.
- 1880s: Urbanization and industrialization lead to the growth of Madison's economy.
- 1930s: The Great Depression hits Dane County and the rest of the United States, causing significant economic hardships.
- 1950s-1970s: Urban growth, suburbanization, and the expansion of the University of Wisconsin-Madison contribute to the county's population growth.
- 1992: Construction of the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison is completed.
- 2000s: Dane County experiences steady population growth and becomes known for its vibrant arts, culture, and outdoor recreational opportunities.