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Calumet County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Calumet County Courthouse

Chilton’s first place on the National RegisterListed Mar 9, 1982; only 550 of Wisconsin’s 2,434 listings are older
Listed 1982Chilton
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About Calumet County Courthouse

Calumet County Courthouse, at 206 Court St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 9, 1982: the first place in Chilton to be listed. Only 550 of Wisconsin’s 2,434 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of Wisconsin TR. The listing covers 4.2 acres.

What it isCounty courthouse in Chilton, Wisconsin, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 14 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1913 to today

  1. 1913Built
  2. 1982Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 44 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

206 Court St., Chilton · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Calumet County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2Chilton Post OfficeColonial Revival · Built 1938 · 0.4 mi on

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Questions about Calumet County Courthouse

Is Calumet County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 9, 1982 (Register number 82000640).

Is Calumet County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Calumet County Courthouse?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Calumet County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 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 106778770 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.