Milton House

Milton House is a hexagonal structure built in 1844 as a stagecoach inn with a network of underground tunnels integrated into its design. The tunnels connect the main building to additional spaces, enabling movement within the building.

Joseph Goodrich built the structure in 1844 using an innovative poured-grout construction technique that was new at the time. The building later became an important waystation for people using escape routes to freedom.

The house served as a refuge for people escaping slavery, with hidden passages providing shelter and protection. Walking through today, visitors can sense how carefully the space was designed to support this critical work.

Visitors should know that tours are typically led by guides who explain the spaces and their significance. The underground areas have limited access, so it helps to understand the layout before you arrive.

This is the oldest concrete building in the United States, built using a poured-grout method developed decades before modern concrete construction. Architecture enthusiasts find here an early example of building innovation.

Location: Wisconsin

Architects: Joseph Goodrich

Website: http://miltonhouse.org

GPS coordinates: 42.77694,-88.93639

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51