Bishopstead
Also known as Bishop Jackson Kemper House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Bishopstead
Bishopstead, at 153 W. Oakwood Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 1, 1984. The Register lists it for its religion, at the national level. It describes its style as Georgian, as it does for 5 other Wisconsin listings. The listing covers 3 acres.
What it isResidence of Episcopalian bishop Jackson Kemper. 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 · 27 MB · National Archives↗1842 to today
- 1842Built
- 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 42 years
Finding Bishopstead
153 W. Oakwood Dr., Delafield
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Bishopstead
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Bishopstead
Is Bishopstead on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 1, 1984 (Register number 84003803).
Is Bishopstead a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ten Chimneys, 7.8 miles away.
Can you visit Bishopstead?
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 Bishopstead?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 106782805 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.