St. John Mine

St. John Mine
Location Potosi, Wisconsin
NRHP reference # 79000079
Added to NRHP June 4, 1979

The St. John Mine is located in Potosi, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]

History

Once a natural cave, Native Americans mined lead out of the site before Wisconsin's "lead rush" in 1827.[2] The first non-Native American work the mine was Willis St. John. The mine is privately owned and tours are available.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Donath, David A. (October 1978). "St. John Mine". NRHP Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  2. ↑ "St. John Mine - Potosi, WI". Waymarking.com. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
  3. ↑ "St. John's Mine and Lead Furnace". Potosi Township Historical Society. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "St. John Mine - Potosi, WI". Waymarking. Retrieved 29 June 2015.


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