St. John Mine - Potosi, WI - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

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

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