Old Rock School (Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin)

For other places of the same name, see Old Rock School.
Old Rock School
Old Rock School
Location Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Built 1857
Architect Ashbel Gates
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP Reference # 83004265
Added to NRHP December 1, 1983

The Old Rock School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

History

The building served as an elementary school until the mid 1900s.[2] In the 1980s, a memorial was added to the site to honor local soldiers who served in wars from the Black Hawk War to World War II.

References

  1. "Old Rock School: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin". Find the Data.org. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
  2. "History". Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
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