Villa Louis, Prairie du Chien

Name: Villa Louis
Address: 521 N Villa Louis Rd, Prairie du Chien, United States
Telephone: +1 608-326-2721

#1 among attractions in Prairie du Chien

Museum, History museum, Victorian architecture, Italianate architecture

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The Villa Louis is a National Historic Landmark located on St. Feriole Island, in Prairie du Chien, southwestern Wisconsin. The villa and estate are a historical museum operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. The site has been restored to its appearance during the late 19th century, when it was the estate of the prominent H. Louis Dousman family, descendants of a fur trader and entrepreneur. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 43°3'21"N, 91°9'27"W

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521 N Villa Louis RdPrairie du Chien United States

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+1 608-326-2721

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Villa Louis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marquette–Joliet Bridge, Schoolhouse Mall, Fort Crawford Museum, Prairie du Chien City Hall.

1.1 miSW
Bridge
Marquette–Joliet Bridge, Marquette
29 min walk • The Marquette–Joliet Bridge is a bridge crossing the Mississippi River, connecting Marquette, Iowa and Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Local residents refer to the bridge as the Prairie Bridge or the Marquette Bridge; both terms are used equally.
1.4 miSW
43°2'43"N • 91°10'50"W
Schoolhouse Mall, Marquette
36 min walk • Antiques, Shopping centre, Shopping
1 miSE
43°2'34"N • 91°8'51"W
Fort Crawford Museum, Prairie du Chien
27 min walk • Military museum, History museum, Museum
0.5 miSE
City hall
Prairie du Chien City Hall, Prairie du Chien
14 min walk • The Prairie du Chien City Hall is the city of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin's historic former city hall. The city hall was built in 1894 on the grounds of the city's former opera house, which burned down the previous year.
1.5 miSW
Gambling, Nightlife, Casino
Casino Queen Marquette, Marquette
38 min walk • Casino Queen Marquette is a 17,514 square feet riverboat casino located in Marquette, Iowa that is owned and operated by CQ Holdings.
0.6 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
W.H.C. Folsom House, Prairie du Chien
16 min walk • The W.H.C. Folsom House is located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.