Saxton House
Features
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History/Heritage Type
- Wisconsin History
- Historic Homes
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State Historic Sign Site
- Yes
Saxton House
Information:
608-642-2537
10am-2pm on 1st Saturday of the month, June through October. Or by appointment.
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.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Blanchardville Fire/EMS Pancake Breakfast
3/02/2025
Blanchardville - 7.34 miles away
2
New Year's Eve Limburger Drop
12/31/2024
Monroe - 13.57 miles away
3
4th of July Celebration
7/04/2025
Monroe - 13.62 miles away
4
Native American Artifact Show
10/26/2025
Monticello - 14.2 miles away
5
2025 World Euchre Championship
5/16/2025 - 5/18/2025
New Glarus - 14.23 miles away
6
Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship
4/26/2025
Dodgeville - 21.97 miles away
7
Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee
12/13/2024 - 12/15/2024
Fitchburg - 30.69 miles away
8
Holiday Tree Show
11/29/2024 - 11/30/2024
Janesville - 42.58 miles away