Savage House (Wisconsin)

Savage House was a historic farmhouse located near Stoughton, Wisconsin, built in 1848. It was situated 0.8 miles north of the historic village of Cooksville but officially listed under Stoughton due to its location just across the county line. The house was an example of Gothic Revival style, featuring a symmetrical design with a transverse gable roof and dormer over the front door, similar to other historic houses in Cooksville.^[1][2]

Savage House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Front view of the Savage House
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Location	Near Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Coordinates	42°55′15″N 89°13′45″W
Built	1848
Architectural style	Gothic Revival
Demolished	1996
NRHP reference No.	80000392
Added to NRHP	September 17, 1980

History

Badfish Creek mill site near Cooksville

The Savage House was originally owned by John Waite Savage, a settler from Vermont. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1980, and on the Wisconsin Register of Historic Places (Ref. #9902) on January 1, 1989. However, by 1980, the house had been abandoned, and it was demolished in 1996. Following its demolition, it was removed from both the State and National Registers.^[2]

The most notable resident was John Lucian Savage, who was born in the house in 1879. He later became a renowned civil engineer known for his work on the Hoover Dam, the Grand Coulee Dam, and the Three Gorges Dam.^[3]

Architecture

The Savage House was an example of Gothic Revival architecture, featuring a symmetrical layout with a transverse gable roof and dormer-fronted facade. This style was consistent with other historic homes in the nearby village of Cooksville.

References

1. "Savage House". Property Records. Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
2. Savage House National Register Nomination. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior. 8 February 1980. p. 17.
3. Gould, Whitney; Zane B. Williams (photographer) (1983). Endangered Sites of Rural Dane County. Madison, WI: Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission.