Rock County Historical Society, Janesville

Name: Rock County Historical Society
Address: 426 N Jackson St, Janesville, 53548-2936, United States
Telephone: +1 608-756-4509

#5 among attractions in Janesville

Historical place, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Rock County Historical Society (address: 426 N Jackson St) is a place located in Janesville (Wisconsin state) and belongs to the category of historical place, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 814 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 42°41'9"N latitude and 89°1'52"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Lincoln–Tallman House (museum, 1 min walk), Raven's Wish (art gallery, 11 min walk), Court Street Methodist Church (church, 15 min walk).

Coordinates: 42°41'9"N, 89°1'52"W

Address

426 N Jackson StJanesville 53548-2936 United States

Contact

+1 608-756-4509

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Rock County Historical Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln–Tallman House, Raven's Wish, Hedberg Public Library, Janesville Public Library.

~150 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Lincoln–Tallman House, Janesville
1 min walk • The Lincoln–Tallman House is a historic Italianate-style house in Janesville, Wisconsin. Built and constructed in 1857 by the Tallman family, the house once hosted overnight guest Abraham Lincoln before he became U.S. President.
0.4 miSE
42°40'55"N • 89°1'29"W
Raven's Wish, Janesville
11 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
0.8 miSE
Library
Hedberg Public Library, Janesville
20 min walk • The Hedberg Public Library is a public library located in Janesville, Wisconsin. The library is a member of the Arrowhead Library System.
0.6 miSE
Library, Neoclassical architecture
Janesville Public Library, Janesville
16 min walk • The Janesville Public Library in Janesville, Wisconsin is a large Neoclassical-styled structure built in 1902. It was one of the first Carnegie libraries in the state, while also supported by local businessman F.S. Eldred.
0.8 miE
Botanical garden, Park
Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville
20 min walk • Rotary Botanical Gardens is a non-profit 20-acre botanical garden located in Janesville, Wisconsin that is open to the public.
0.7 miNE
Italianate architecture
James B. Crosby House, Janesville
18 min walk • The James B. Crosby House is a historic house in Janesville, Wisconsin. It was built in the 1850s, and it became a hospital in the 1880s, only to be converted into apartments in the late 1930s. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.6 miSE
Church
Court Street Methodist Church, Janesville
15 min walk • Court Street Methodist Church, which for a time also was known as Rock County Appliance and TV, is a historic church at 36 S. Main Street in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States.
0.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra, Janesville
23 min walk • The Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra is a semi-professional symphony orchestra based in Beloit and Janesville, Wisconsin, USA. Often referred to by its acronym, BJSO.
1 miE
Neighbourhood
Jefferson Avenue Historic District, Janesville
26 min walk • The Jefferson Avenue Historic District in Janesville, Wisconsin is a historic neighborhood east of the downtown of mostly middle-class homes built from 1891 to the 1930s. It was added to the State and the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
1.5 miSE
Ice rink, Sport, Sport venue
Janesville Ice Arena, Janesville
38 min walk • Janesville Ice Arena is an ice arena and skating center owned by the city of Janesville, Wisconsin. It is home to the Janesville Jets, a North American Hockey League team, and hosts high school and youth hockey programs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rock County Historical Society?

Nearby attractions include Lincoln–Tallman House, Janesville (1 min walk), Raven's Wish, Janesville (11 min walk), Court Street Methodist Church, Janesville (15 min walk), Janesville Public Library, Janesville (16 min walk).