St. John Mine - Potosi, WI
N 42° 41.162 W 090° 42.927
15T E 687159 N 4728480
Quick Description: St. John Mine was originally a natural cave. The Native Americans in the area mined lead out of it. Settlers to the area continued mining the cave. Today the cave is privately owned and visitors can pay to take a guided tour.
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 1/18/2009 9:26:36 PM
Waymark Code: WM5KM1
Views: 11
Long Description:The cave is open 9 AM to 5 PM daily May through October. It is located at 129 S Main St in Potosi, WI. Admission is $5.
From the Travel Wisconsin web site (
visit link) :
"St. John Mine, originally a natural cave, was worked by Native Americans before Wisconsin's 1827 "Lead Rush." Willis St. John, first Non-American to work the mine which now bears his name, made a small fortune here between 1828 and 1848. Learn how miners toiled 12-hour days, marvel at stalactites and wonder how men could work in such confinement."
