Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Dodgeville is a city of 5,042 people in Iowa County, Wisconsin, founded in 1827.
Why visit Dodgeville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Dodge Theatre, Dodge Mining Camp Cabin and David J. and Maggie Jones House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 9°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Dodgeville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dodgeville
Dodgeville is a city in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 4,984 at the 2020 census, making it the county's most populous city. Dodgeville is part of the Madison metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Dodgeville, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Dodge Mining Camp Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Cabin in Dodgeville, Wisconsin
205 East Fountain Street, Dodgeville
David J. and Maggie Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Dodgeville, Wisconsin, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa County, Wisconsin
Iowa County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Wisconsin, United States
Iowa Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, United States
Old Rock School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on NRHP
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes11
Bob's Bitchin' BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
167 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville
Jimmy's Diner
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
104 West Leffler Street, Dodgeville
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.6 mi
1140 North Johns Street, Dodgeville
Mo-Th 07:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00
History
In 1827, Henry Dodge, his family, and about 40 miners began what would become the city of Dodgeville. Dodge made a pact with the local Winnebago Indian leaders so he could build a cabin and smelter. The original community had three settlements: "Dodgeville", "Dirty Hollow" and "Minersville". A fourth settlement, Moon Spring, near the intersection of the present Highway 18 bypass and Bennett Road flourished until the cholera epidemic in the early 1850s.
Dodgeville, which was named after Dodge, grew slowly during its early years. It was incorporated as a village in the 1840s. Later a small "war" was fought with Mineral Point over which community would become the seat of Iowa County after Lafayette County was created. At the time, Mineral Point was the seat, because it was centrally located in the 'old' Iowa County that stretched from the Wisconsin River in the north south to the Illinois border.
From the History section of Dodgeville, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Grace Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.4 mi
1105 North Bequette Street, Dodgeville
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.6 mi
305 East Walnut Street, Dodgeville
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of Dodgeville
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 9°F | 1.4 in | 10.3 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 12°F | 1.5 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 2.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 3.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 26°F | 2.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 16°F | 1.8 in | 10.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dodgeville Wwtp (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Iowa County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-10-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud (Severe Storm)
- 2013-08-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tri-County Regional Airport (LNR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Barneveld 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Spring Green 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Darlington 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Muscoda 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Black Earth 23 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Platteville 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Cross Plains 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Verona 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Middleton 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Madison 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Wikideas1, CC0
- Dodgeville Fire Department - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Dodgeville Firefighters Memorial - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Dodgeville EMS - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Dodgeville United Methodist Church - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Temple of Free Masonry, Dodgeville - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Dodge Mining Camp Cabin, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NE corner of Iowa and Chapel, Iowa Street Historic District, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- David J. and Maggie Jones House, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Iowa County Courthouse, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Henry Penberthy House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- William Marr House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Fromer Chicago and North Western Train Station - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Dino's - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Old Rock School, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Rock School - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Piggly Wiggly® - panoramio (3), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- JW Ford Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Sarah Owens Building - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- James Stoddard Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Jeffreys House of Foolishness - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- John H. Ford Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Sarah Owens Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- About Iowa County Courthouse - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- BMO Harris Bank - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Iowa County Courthouse - panoramio - Corey Coyle (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- W. W. Woerpel Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Bob's Bitchin' BBQ - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Iowa County Veterans Memorial - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Strong's Bank Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Iowa County Courthouse - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Iowa County Courthouse - panoramio - Corey Coyle (3), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- William D. Pascoe Block - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Iowa County Courthouse - panoramio - Corey Coyle (4), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Iowa County Courthouse - panoramio (2), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Iowa County Courthouse - panoramio - Corey Coyle (5), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Iowa County Courthouse - panoramio - Corey Coyle, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- William D. Pascoe Block - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Courthouse Park - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Iowa County Courthouse - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
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