Property Record
406 JACKSON ST
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Reference Number: | 91524 |
| Location (Address): | 406 JACKSON ST |
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| County: | Sauk |
| City: | Sauk City |
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| Survey Date: | 19762007 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Side Gabled |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | On February 4, 1909, August Derleth, future regional writer, was born in this home. Derleth wrote poetry and prose for adults and children. He wrote about his community, based his characters on people in Sauk City, and set scenes from the places where he hiked. His Steve and Sim children's adventure series is based on adventures and imaginings of himself and his friend Hugo Schwenker who lived at the harness shop. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Historic Sauk City Walking Tour brochure, 2012. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |