MILTON HOUSE MUSEUM

MILTON, WI

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Milton House Museum is a historic landmark located in the city of Milton, Wisconsin. The museum was once a station on the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used to help slaves escape from the South to freedom in the North. The house was built in 1844 by Joseph Goodrich, a local abolitionist who used it to shelter runaway slaves.

The Milton House Museum has been restored to its original state and is now open to the public for tours. Visitors can see the secret tunnels and hidden rooms that were used to hide slaves from slave catchers. The museum also features exhibits on the history of the Underground Railroad, the abolitionist movement, and the Goodrich family.

In addition to its historical significance, the Milton House Museum is also known for its unique architecture. The house was designed in the Greek Revival style, with a distinctive octagonal shape and a cupola on top. It is one of the few remaining octagon houses in the United States.

Overall, the Milton House Museum is a fascinating destination for history buffs and anyone interested in learning more about the Underground Railroad and the fight against slavery in America.

MILTON HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MILTON WI. US MID #8405500074

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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MILTON HOUSE MUSEUM
18 S JANESVILLE ST
MILTON
WI
53563

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MILTON HOUSE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8405500074
Name MILTON HOUSE MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
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LAT/LONG 42.77678, -88.936481
CODES FIPS State Code: 55
FIPS County Code: 105
US Census Tract: 003100
US Census Block: 1030