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