Ripon College Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Ripon College Historic District, at Jct. of Seward and Elm Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 2, 1995. It was among the first 9 of Ripon’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 167 other Wisconsin listings. The district takes in 13 historic buildings. The listing covers 13 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isPark in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 46 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Jct. of Seward and Elm Sts., Ripon · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within half a mile
★ 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 Ripon College Historic District
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Questions about Ripon College Historic District
Is Ripon College Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 2, 1995 (Register number 95000679).
Is Ripon College Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Little White Schoolhouse, 0.3 miles away.
Can you visit Ripon College 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 Ripon College Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 46 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 106780975 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.