Lake Mills/Aztalan Museum
N 43° 04.333 W 088° 51.744
16T E 348374 N 4770517
Lake Mills/Aztalan Museum located 1 Mile East of Lake Mills at the corner of HWY B & Q.
Waymark Code: WM228G
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2007
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This museum showcases the area's history, especially the pioneer years.
The museum is open from May 15 thru Sept. 30. The museum is also open Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Museum Hours: Thur- Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Admission charge $3 for a adult, $1 for age 6 to 17, under age 6 free.
Text on the marker outside reads:
"Pioneer Aztalan was settled in 1836 by Thomas Brayton and others at the junction of the Milwaukee-Mineral Point and Janesville-Fond du Lac territorial roads. By 1837 Aztalan had Jefferson County's first post office and by 1842 was its leading business and industrial center. After the railroad bypassed it in 1859, the once thriving community of 250 people, two hotels, a brickyard and five factories gradually declined. Only the original church remains.
Theme:
Pioneer History
Street Address:
N6284 Hwy Q
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Hours of Operation:
The museum is open from May 15 thru Sept. 30. The museum is also open Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Museum Hours: Thur- Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Cost: 3.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
Gift Shop: Not Listed
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