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Van Hise Rock

River Street, Rock Springs, Wisconsin USA

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Van Hise Rock is a rock monolith located along Wisconsin Highway 136 near Rock Springs, Wisconsin. The rock is a geologically significant outcropping of Baraboo Quartzite. It serves as a monument to Charles Van Hise, a prominent Wisconsin geologist who studied the area extensively. The rock was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1997.

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May 29, 2019

Rated 4.0

There's a plaque -- actually, two plaques -- that explains the significance of the rock; it has to do with a breakthrough in geologic theory suggested by this unusual chunk of stone. It's also a good place to stop & stretch your legs, and maybe learn a little something.

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