Charles A. Grignon House

The Charles A. Grignon Mansion is located in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Charles A. Grignon Mansion
Charles A. Grignon Mansion
Location1313 Augustine St.
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
Built1837
NRHP reference No.72000064
Added to NRHPOctober 18, 1972

History

The Mansion was built by Charles A. Grignon as a wedding gift for his wife, Mary Elizabeth Meade, in 1837. It became known as "The Mansion in the Woods" to travelers.[1]

Currently, the Mansion serves as a museum.[2] In addition to having been a private residence, the house has been used as a department store, hotel and meeting hall.

References

  1. "Grignon Mansion". GrignonMansion.org. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
  2. "Charles A. Grignon House". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-01-21.
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