Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
Mount Horeb is a village of 7,736 people in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Mount Horeb
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tyrol Basin, Mount Horeb Farmers Market, Aslak Lie Cabin and Eric and Jerome Skindrud Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 7°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Mount Horeb
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Horeb
Mount Horeb is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,754 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Madison metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Horeb, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Mount Horeb Farmers Market
Farm and orchard
315 East Main Street, Mount Horeb
Th 15:00-17:30
Museums and landmarks11
Aslak Lie Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Cabin in Springdale, Wisconsin
Eric and Jerome Skindrud Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Farm in Springdale, Wisconsin
Henry L. and Sarah Dahle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Herman B. and Anne Marie Dahle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Hoff Department Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
1916 Commercial-style building in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, United States
John Sweet Donald Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic farm in Wisconsin, USA
Little Norway, Wisconsin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Living museum
Mount Horeb Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
High school in Mount Horeb, Dane County, Wisconsin
Mt. Horeb Opera Block
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Retail block and former theater in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society
Museum · 0.4 mi
100 South 2nd Street, Mount Horeb
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
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9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes17
Grumpy Troll Brew Pub
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Sandwich · 0.4 mi
105 South 2nd Street
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Driftless Social
Restaurant · Fine Dining · 0.4 mi
128 East Main Street, Mount Horeb
The Walk-On Bar & Grille
Restaurant · American, Burger · 0.4 mi
120 E Main Street, Mount Horeb
5 more on the map.
History
Mount Horeb is part of the ancestral territory of the Ho-Chunk nation. Beginning in 1829, the Ho-Chunk experienced pressure from European and American settlers as their land was opened for agriculture and lead mining. An 1829 treaty ceded the territory that would be the future site of Mount Horeb to the United States.
In 1849, the tract of land that would become Mount Horeb was purchased by James Morrison, and a year later sold a portion to Granville Neal. This initial settlement largely drew individuals of English, Irish, German, and Scottish ethnic backgrounds, as well as Yankees and settlers from Southern states. In 1861, the first post office in Mount Horeb was established in the home of English immigrant and Methodist Episcopal lay minister George Wright. As the new postmaster, Wright selected the name Mount Horeb from the Biblical Mount Horeb, wherein the prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments. When Wright moved to Norwalk, Iowa, the post office moved to a space closer to the settlement referred to as "The Corners." The name changed to "Horeb's Corner" before officially being designated as Mount Horeb.
From the History section of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
175 Lillehammer Lane, Mount Horeb
Churches and places of worship6
Good New Lutheran Church
Church · Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod · 1.3 mi
9975 Pepper Drive, Mount Horeb
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.6 mi
310 West Main Street, Mount Horeb
Mount Horeb United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.1 mi
9542 County Highway S, Mount Horeb
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Mount Horeb
77 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 7°F | 1.5 in | 7.7 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 10°F | 1.3 in | 9.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 22°F | 2.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 33°F | 3.8 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 57°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 47°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 36°F | 2.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 26°F | 2.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 14°F | 1.6 in | 6.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mazomanie Wwtp (12 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
Dane County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-18: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Barneveld 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Cross Plains 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Black Earth 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Verona 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Mazomanie 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Middleton 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Belleville 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Madison 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Fitchburg 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Oregon 18 mi east, about 29 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
- Mt. Horeb Opera Block, Jaknelaps, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Horeb High School - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Mount Horeb Public School - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mount Horeb, Wis. (20086081096), Nasjonalbiblioteket from Norway, No restrictions
- Mount Horeb Public School, Jaknelaps, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Horeb Municipal Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Herman B and Anne Marie Dahle House, Jaknelaps, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eric and Jerome Skindrud Farm, Jaknelaps, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LittleNorwayWisconsin1893ChicagoWorldsFairExpositionHouse, Richie Diesterheft, CC BY 2.0
- John Sweet Donald Farmstead September 2013, Shawn Conrad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aslak Lie Cabin, Jaknelaps, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mt. Horeb House Christmas Lights Display - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Mt. Horeb House Christmas Lights Display - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- St. Ignatius Catholic Church Mt. Horeb, WI - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Henry L. and Sarah Dahle House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Henry L and Sarah Dahle House, Jaknelaps, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Onon B, Dahle House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Darlene's Hair Salon - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Trillium Natural Foods - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- American Family Insurance - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Spring Garden Family Restaurant - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Aud's N End's - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Troll House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Open House Imports - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Mt Horeb Police Department - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Mt Horeb Area Chamber-Commerce - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Sjolinds Chocolate House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Hoffs Department Store, Jaknelaps, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Military Ridge Trail Shelter - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Sole Sapori Restaurant ^ Pizzaria(Closed) - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- The Mt. Horeb Opera Block - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- A Roundabout - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Troll Inn - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Mt. Horeb Area Museum - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Grumpy Troll Brew Pub - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- MtHorebWisconsinMunicipalBuilding, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Garfield Park - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Buechner Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Schubert's Diner ^ Bakery - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
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