Brisbois House, Federal architecture house in St. Feriole Island Park, Prairie du Chien, United States.
Brisbois House is a limestone residence on the waterfront in Prairie du Chien featuring symmetrical design in the Federal style. The structure shows classic proportions and detailed craftsmanship from the 1830s.
The house was built in 1837 after surplus limestone from nearby Fort Crawford became available. It arose from an arrangement between two families who wished to separate.
The house reflects how prominent families lived on the frontier and which building traditions they brought to the region. Federal-style details were deliberately chosen to show the social standing of its inhabitants.
The house sits in St. Feriole Island Park, surrounded by other historical structures in the area. Its location on the waterfront makes it easy to find and visit.
What stands out is that the limestone blocks were reused from a military building that had just been completed. This material recycling shows the practical nature of frontier development in early America.
Location: Prairie du Chien
Inception: 1837
Architectural style: Federal architecture
Address: Water Street
GPS coordinates: 43.05417,-91.15972
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:06
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