Courthouse Square Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Courthouse Square Historic District, at Cherry, Jefferson, Madison, and Maple Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 7, 2006. It was among the first 5 of Lancaster’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late Victorian, as it does for 83 other Wisconsin listings. The district takes in 34 historic buildings. The listing covers 12 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 48 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Cherry, Jefferson, Madison, and Maple Sts., Lancaster · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Late Victorian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late Victorian.
Memories of Courthouse Square Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Courthouse Square Historic District
Is Courthouse Square Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 7, 2006 (Register number 06000233).
Is Courthouse Square Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Dubuque County Jail, 24 miles away.
Can you visit Courthouse Square Historic District?
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 Courthouse Square Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 48 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 106781033. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.