St. John Mine - Potosi, WI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member onfire4jesus
N 42° 41.162 W 090° 42.927
15T E 687159 N 4728480
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.
Waymark Code: WM5KM4
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
Views: 7

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."
Street address:
129 S. Main St
Potosi, WI USA
53820


County / Borough / Parish: Grant

Year listed: 1979

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event: Industry, Exploration/Settlement, Commerce

Periods of significance: 1700-1749, 1825-1849

Historic function: Industry/Processing/Extraction, Landscape: Conservation Area, Extractive Facility

Current function: Recreation and Culture: Museum

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 05/01/2009 To: 10/31/2009

Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
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