Marathon County Fairgrounds
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Marathon County Fairgrounds | |
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Marathon County Fairgrounds | |
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Stewart Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin |
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| NRHP Reference # | 80000160 |
| Added to NRHP | May 1, 1980 |
The Marathon County Fairgrounds are located in Wausau, Wisconsin. In 1980, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[1]
History
The county fair, now known as the Wisconsin Valley Fair, has been held at the site since 1868.[2] It features a stock judging pavilion that was designed by Alexander C. Eschweiler. Other features on the site include a carousel, a kids' train, a curling club and campgrounds.
References
- ↑ "Marathon County Fairgrounds". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ↑ "Marathon County Fairgrounds". Waymarking.com. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
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