Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Mineral Point is a city of 2,559 people in Iowa County, Wisconsin, founded in 1827.
Why visit Mineral Point
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Mineral Point Opera House, Pendarvis, Spensley Farm and Soldiers Memorial Park.
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 Mineral Point
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About Mineral Point
Mineral Point is a city in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,581 at the 2020 census. The city is located within the Town of Mineral Point and is part of the Madison metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Mineral Point, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Pendarvis
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America
Spensley Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Farm in Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Pendarvis Historic Site
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
114 Shakerag Street, Mineral Point
Wisconsin Odd Fellow Rebekah Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
112 Front Street, Mineral Point
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes7
Pointer Cafe
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
809 Ridge Street, Mineral Point
History
The first European settlement at Mineral Point began in 1827. One of the first settlers to the area was Henry Dodge and his family who settled a few miles away from Mineral Point. During the following year, large quantities of galena, or lead ore, were discovered around the settlement in shallow deposits. Lead had many uses at the time, and settlers began to flock to the region hoping to make a living by extracting the easily accessible mineral. Lead deposits extended throughout an area that also included Dubuque, Iowa and Galena, Illinois, but Mineral Point became the center of lead mining operations within the bounds of present-day Wisconsin (then part of Michigan Territory). By 1829, the region's growing population led to the creation of Iowa County, which included all of the lead mining lands within the territory. Mineral Point was established as the county seat later that year. During the Black Hawk War of 1832, residents of Mineral Point built Fort Jackson to protect the town from a possible attack. The young settlement's importance was further confirmed in 1834 when it was selected as the site of one of two federal land offices responsible for distributing public land to settlers within the area that now encompasses Wisconsin.
From the History section of Mineral Point, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Mineral Point
44 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 (8 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, 24 miles away.
- Dodgeville 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Darlington 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Platteville 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Barneveld 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Shullsburg 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Cuba City 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Spring Green 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Benton 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Fennimore 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Lancaster 27 mi west, about 43 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mineral Point High Street 20100829, User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spensley Farm, Mineral Point, Jbeau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pendarvis Mineral Point 4835a, QuartierLatin1968, CC BY-SA 3.0
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