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St. John Mine
LocationPotosi, Wisconsin
NRHP reference No.79000079
Added to NRHPJune 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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