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Summary
Modern Woodmen of America Lodge
W10555 County Highway K, Town of Elcho, Langlade County
Date of Construction: 1913
The Modern Woodmen of America Lodge constructed in 1913 for the Elcho Modern Woodmen of America and used by the Elcho Grange No. 671 from 1932-1966. The building represents the important role that the Modern Woodsmen, a fraternal benefit society, and the Grange, a social organization, played in the social history of Elcho and the surrounding area. Both organizations held their meetings there and it provided a space that was used as a community center for various recreational activities that served the larger public.
Today, the Modern Woodmen of America Lodge continues to serve the area and is owned by the Elcho Historical Society.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Social History |
| Period of Significance | 1913-1966 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Architect | Unknown |
| Resource Type | Building |
| Historic Use | Meeting Hall,Auditorium |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jun 10, 2024 |
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Modern Woodmen of America Lodge Listed on the State Register of Historic Places
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Modern Woodmen of America Lodge in the Town of Elcho (Langlade County) on the State Register of Historic Places.
Modern Woodmen of America Lodge Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Modern Woodmen of America Lodge in the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 2024.
316 Hewett Street
04001134
Located in Neillsville, Clark County
