Van Hise Rock

The Van Hise Rock is after the geologist Charles R. Van Hise named rocks in US -amerikanischen State Wisconsin .

Van Hise Rock is about 2 miles from Rock Springs in Sauk County . The stone, which is considered to be very informative for numerous geological issues, especially in areas in which Van Hise researched, was named in his honor. During his time as a professor at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Van Hise used the rock as a showpiece in the field of structural geology . It is considered a tourist attraction and is used by numerous universities as a showpiece for students. Van Hise Rock was added to the National Register of Historic Places in September 1997 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark . It is one of 43 National Historic Landmarks in Wisconsin.

Web links

Commons : Van Hise Rock - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Van Hise Rock, National Historic Landmarks Program
Rock Springs , with information on Van Hise Rock

Individual evidence

^ Van Hise Rock in the National Register Information System. National Park Service , accessed March 13, 2020.
↑ Listing of National Historic Landmarks by State: Wisconsin. National Park Service , accessed March 13, 2020.

[1] Van Hise Rock in the National Register Information System. National Park Service , accessed March 13, 2020.

[2] Listing of National Historic Landmarks by State: Wisconsin. National Park Service , accessed March 13, 2020.