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The Milton House Museum is a unique and important historic site. 
Milton House
18 S. Janesville Street
 Milton, WI 53563
The Milton House Museum is a unique and important historic site. 
It is: - The first grout building in the United States.- A hexagonal traveler's inn from the 1840's- a stop on the Underground Railroad with a unique tunnel that hid the slaves.
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Wisconsin's Last 
Underground 
Railroad Station
that can be toured
The Milton House-National Historic Landmark is recognized by the National Park Service's Network To Freedom as the last, certified Underground Railroad station that can be toured in Wisconsin. The Milton House operated as a stop on the Underground Railroad or "UGRR" from its construction in 1844 through the Civil War. At the Milton House,v isitors have the rare opportunity to walk the very pathways of freedom when visiting this unique structure.
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Experience the living legacy and significant role the Badger State played in the Abolitionist movement and Underground Railroad with a visit to Milton. As Springfield, Illinois is to the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, Milton is to the well-preserved history of abolitionism in the Midwest come alive.

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(Storrs Lake photo courtesy of Rock County Government)

Storrs Lake Wildlife Area


753 Acres

5966 E Storrs Lake Rd., Milton, WI 5356


This portion of the Ice Age Trail is a 1.7 mile footpath Bower's Lake and the 20 acre Storr's Lake situated on northeast edge of Milton has a maximum depth of 25 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.


Currently Rock County has issued a public health advisory. The DNR has detected the E. coli cfu per 100 ml shown: 36 on 8/17/2021

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