Click here for photos
from the 2011 Sun Prairie Crosse House Citywide
Scavenger Hunt!
History
Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, the Crosse House is a historic home
circa 1864 located at 133 W. Main Street in Sun Prairie,
Wisconsin. Dr. Charles G. Crosse was instrumental
in the development of Sun Prairie, and was the city's
doctor. From the house, Dr. Crosse and his son Charles S. Crosse
published the first newspaper in Sun Prairie, called The Countryman (now
The Star), which
documented the daily activity of the area. Dr.
Crosse also
helped to establish the first high school in Sun
Prairie, and served as
a State Legislator.
Today
Today the Crosse House is maintained
by Sun Prairie Historic Restorations, Inc., and is an
important gathering place for the Sun Prairie community.
Our goals for the Crosse House are:
- To restore and preserve the
historic Crosse House
- To provide a unique meeting place
and educational resource for the community
- To serve as a continuing link to
Sun Prairie’s history
In addition to being one of Sun
Prairie's original and oldest houses, the Crosse House
is also a popular public and private event venue. Many
local residents have utilized the house for craft shows,
wedding showers, business meetings, luncheons, family
gatherings, educational events and more. Restorations
have been made but much work remains to be done, which
is why fundraisers are so important to the survival of
this unique place.
We hope to see you soon at the Crosse
House!
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