Shot Tower
About Shot Tower
Shot Tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 3, 1973: the first place in Wyoming to be listed. Only 67 of Wisconsin’s 2,434 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce, engineering and social history, at the state level.
What it isShot tower in Wyoming, Wisconsin, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 23 MB · National Archives↗1833 to today
- 1833Built
- 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Finding Shot Tower
Southeast of Spring Green in Tower Hill State Park, in Wyoming, WI
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Shot Tower
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Shot Tower
Is Shot Tower on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 3, 1973 (Register number 73000080).
Is Shot Tower a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Taliesin, 1.3 miles away.
Can you visit Shot Tower?
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 Shot Tower?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 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 106781175 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.