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Saxton House

Saxton House, Argyle WI. Boyhood home of Robert LaFollette
View Website Favorite (2) 210 N. State St. - Argyle, WI 53504
Information: 608-642-2537

10am-2pm on 1st Saturday of the month, June through October. Or by appointment.

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Boyhood home of Robert "Fighting Bob" LaFollette. LaFollette represented Wisconsin's 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives (1885-1891).  He was the 20th Governor of the State of Wisconsin (1901-1906), and a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin (1906-1925).  He ran for President of the U.S. as representative of his own Progressive Party in 1924, carrying Wisconsin and winning 17% of the popular vote.  The house has been restored and is open for tours on the 1st Saturday of the month, June through October, 10am-2pm, or by appointment.

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Lafayette Development Corporation

Argyle Village

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