Things To See

When in Stoughton feel free to vist our historical attractions such as the...
 
Train Depot - The railroad passenger depot was built circa 1913, and was used by the Milwaukee Road Railroad for passenger and freight until the early 1970's. The station presently functions as an annex to the Stoughton Historical Museum and is the information center for the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce, and the Stoughton Restoration Committee.

Tobacco Warehouses - Only three of the original eighteen warehouses stand today. The Stoughton area has been the center of the tobacco industry in southern Wisconsin for over a hundred years.
 
Stoughton City Hall and Clock Tower - The Stoughton City Hall with its Clock Tower and auditorium were built in 1900 and houses city offices and an Opera House. The Opera House is one of a few operating upper floor theaters existing in the United States today. The Clock Tower was used during World War II as an aircraft spotting station.

Stoughton Historical Museum - The First Universalist Church was built in 1858 on land donated by Luke Stoughton. In 1960, the building was donated by the Universalists for use as a museum to the Stoughton Historical Society.
Visit their web site expressiveimage.com/historical.html

Several Historic Neighborhoods - Homes representing several styles of architecture have been lovingly restored to their original grandeur. For pictures and details of Stoughton's historic buildings visit the Stought Landmarks Society web site at:
www.stoughtonlandmarks.com

Riverside Cemetery - Founded in 1857, the cemetery contains the remains of some of Stoughton's founders including Luke Stoughton and his family.

Stoughton Public Library - The Stoughton Public Library was founded by liberal donations from Andrew Carnegie and dedicated in March, 1908. An addition was completed in 1990.