Fort Crawford Military Hospital
United States historic place in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
Fort Crawford was an outpost of the United States Army located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, during the 19th century.
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The record
| Property type | Site |
| Address | Rice Street and South Beaumont Rd., Prairie du Chien, WI |
| County | Crawford County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Health and medicine |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Museum of Medical Progress |
| Reference number | 66000121 |
| Type of place | museum, fortification, fortification |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building, 1 site |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Rice Street and South Beaumont Rd., Prairie du Chien, WI |
| Coordinates | 43.0436° N, 91.1471° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Prairie du Chien | 18 listed places in Prairie du Chien → |
| Nearest national park unit | Effigy Mounds National Monument · 4 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Blackhawk Park 29 miles · Grant River 35 miles |
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Fort Crawford Military Hospital listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Fort Crawford Military Hospital?
Yes. Fort Crawford Military Hospital is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Fort Crawford Military Hospital?
Rice Street and South Beaumont Rd., Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin. The nearest national park unit is Effigy Mounds National Monument, 4 miles away.
Source: Effigy Mounds National Monument
What does the Fort Crawford Military Hospital listing include?
The listing counts 2 contributing resources. Those are 1 building and 1 site. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for Fort Crawford Military Hospital?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Fort Crawford Military Hospital?
Two federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Blackhawk Park, 29 miles away. Grant River is 35 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Fort Crawford Military Hospital?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000121. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.