Fountain Lake Farm Montello, Wisconsin, USA

John Muir (1838-1914), pioneering advocate of natural preservation, lived at Fountain Lake Farm from 1849 to 1856, during his early teens, and periodically between 1862-1864.

Quick Facts on Fountain Lake Farm
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National Register of Historic Places Data
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NRHP ID
90000471
NRHP Name
Fountain Lake Farm
Other Names
Wisconsin Farm Home of John Muir
Address
Co. Hwy. F and Gillette Rd.
City
Montello
County
Marquette
State
Wisconsin
Category
site
Significance
national
Significant Years
1864; 1871
Significance Areas
CONSERVATION
Date Listed
June 21, 1990
Date Listed on NHL
19900621