Gideon C. Hixon House, La Crosse

Name: Gideon C. Hixon House
Address: 429 7th St N, La Crosse, 54601-3301, United States
Telephone: +1 608-782-1980

#8 among attractions in La Crosse

Top attraction, Historical place, Museum, History museum

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The Gideon C. Hixon House is a historic residence built in 1859 and located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The house was built for Gideon Hixon, a partner in a lumber business. Hixon would later become a founder and president of the La Cross National Bank and would serve in the state legislature. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. ()

Built: 1859 (165 years ago)Coordinates: 43°48'57"N, 91°14'50"W

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429 7th St NLa Crosse 54601-3301 United States

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+1 608-782-1980

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Day trips

Gideon C. Hixon House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Crosse Center, Riverside Park, Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, Pettibone Park.

0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Sport venue
La Crosse Center, La Crosse
13 min walk • The La Crosse Center is a multi-purpose arena in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, built in 1980. The arena can seat between 5,000 and 7,500, depending on the type of event. The Center is also a convention center.
0.4 miW
Park, Historical place
Riverside Park, La Crosse
12 min walk • Riverside Park is a public park located on the riverfront of downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. It hosts events such as Riverfest, Fourth of July fireworks, Oktoberfest, Moon Tunes, and the Rotary Lights. The steamboats American Queen, La Crosse Queen, and Julia Belle Swain make stops along the river in the park.
~1790 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, La Crosse
9 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman is the mother church of the Diocese of La Crosse. The cathedral, designed by architect Edward J. Schulte, was completed in 1962. Built of limestone, it has a tall clock tower which rises above the surrounding buildings in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin.
0.9 miW
Park
Pettibone Park, La Crosse
23 min walk • Pettibone Park is a public park on Barron Island in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The park is located across the Mississippi River from the city's downtown riverfront. Its facilities include walking trails, fishing docks, a beach, and a disc golf course.
0.7 miSW
Bridge
Mississippi River Bridge, La Crosse
19 min walk • The Mississippi River Bridge is a combination of two individual bridges which are also known as the Cass Street Bridge and the Cameron Avenue Bridge, as well as the Big Blue Bridges.
0.5 miS
Gothic Revival architecture
Mons Anderson House, La Crosse
14 min walk • The Mons Anderson House is a historic house located at 410 Cass Street in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
0.7 miS
43°48'21"N • 91°15'10"W
Dahl Auto Museum, La Crosse
19 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miE
Universities and schools
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse
19 min walk • The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is a public university in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Established in 1909, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
~1790 ftS
Library
La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse
9 min walk • La Crosse Public Library is the public library system in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The library serves as the resource library for the Winding Rivers Library System and the administrative offices for WRLS are at the public library.
0.8 miS
Church
St. Rose of Viterbo Convent, La Crosse
22 min walk • St. Rose of Viterbo Convent is the motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, an American religious congregation, which is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
0.6 miSW
43°48'37"N • 91°15'22"W
Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse
16 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gideon C. Hixon House open?

Gideon C. Hixon House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Gideon C. Hixon House?

Nearby attractions include Christ Episcopal Church, La Crosse (8 min walk), Freight House, La Crosse (8 min walk), La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse (9 min walk), Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, La Crosse (9 min walk).

How to get to Gideon C. Hixon House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gideon C. Hixon House:

Bus

Downtown La Crosse Transit Center (12 min walk)