St. John Mine Explained

St. John Mine
Location:	129 South Main Street Potosi, Wisconsin 53820
Coordinates:	42.6867°N -90.7153°W
Refnum:	79000079
Added:	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 no longer available.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. News: Donath. David A.. [{{NRHP url|id=79000079}} St. John Mine]. 2016-07-05. NRHP Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. October 1978.
2. Web site: St. John Mine - Potosi, WI. Waymarking.com. 2012-02-17.
3. Web site: St. John's Mine and Lead Furnace. Potosi Township Historical Society. 29 June 2015.
4. Web site: St. John Mine - Potosi, WI. Waymarking. 29 June 2015.