Dousman Inn
Also known as Dunkel Inn
About Dousman Inn
Dousman Inn, at 15670 Blue Mound Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 15, 1979: the first place in Brookfield to be listed. Only 317 of Wisconsin’s 2,434 listings are older. The Register lists it for its transportation, exploration/settlement and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 167 other Wisconsin listings. The listing covers 3 acres.
What it isHistory museum in Elm Grove, Wisconsin, USA. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 65 MB · National Archives↗1843 to today
- 1843Built
- 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 47 years
Finding Dousman Inn
15670 Blue Mound Rd., Brookfield
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Dousman Inn
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Dousman Inn
Is Dousman Inn on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 15, 1979 (Register number 79000118).
Is Dousman Inn a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day House, 4.9 miles away.
Can you visit Dousman Inn?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Dousman Inn?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 65 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106782830 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.