Monroe County Local History Room & Museum - Library & Genealogy, Sparta WI

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Check out these other websites to learn more about Monroe County genealogy, museums, history, preservation, and tourism.

Genealogy
History & Preservation
Museums
Tourism

GENEALOGY

La Crosse Public Library Archives & Local History Area
La Crosse County’s history and genealogy room. A place to search for those Monroe County ancestors who wandered over the county line or who lived in Monroe County when it was still part of La Crosse County (pre 1854).

Monroe-Juneau-Jackson Genealogical Workshop (MJJGW)
MJJGW is the genealogy club for our Monroe County, WI (and more!).

UW-La Crosse Murphy Library-Special Collections / Area Research Center
The La Crosse Area Research Center is home to Monroe County historical items not housed at the Monroe County Local History Room, including the most complete collection of Monroe County Tax Rolls.

WIGen Web Project – Monroe County
An essential website for Monroe County genealogy.

Wisconsin Historical Society’s Research Portal
Be sure to search for your Monroe County ancestors here too.

HISTORY & PRESERVATION

Monroe County Historical Society (MCHS)
MCHS is Monroe County’s historical society. Click here to learn more about their preservation activities, grant opportunities, and special programs.

MUSEUMS

Deke Slayton Memorial Space & Bicycle Museum
Dedicated to enhancing an understanding and encouraging an interest and appreciation in the career of Monroe County’s own astronaut--Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton, History of Bicycling, Wisconsin Astronauts, and aviation in Monroe County. Located in the same building as the Local History Room!

Ft. McCoy Commemorative Area & History Center
Explore WWII history, military weaponry and vehicles on display.

The Little Falls Railroad & Doll Museum LTD
A Monroe County museum devoted to preserving antique dolls and steam locomotives artifacts and memorabilia.

Tomah Historical Society Museum
A museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Tomah, WI.

Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Museum
A fine place to learn about Monroe County’s cranberry heritage and sample some cranberry-inspired treats!

TOURISM

Monroe County Tourism

Sparta Chamber of Commerce

Tomah Chamber of Commerce

Monroe County Local History Room & Museum | 200 W. Main St., Sparta, WI 54656 | Phone: (608)269-8680 | Fax: (608)269-8921 | Email: