Platteville, Wisconsin
Platteville is a city of 11,499 people in Grant County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Platteville
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 52 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Millennium Cinema, University of Wisconsin–Platteville, Bayley Avenue Historic District and Beebe House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Platteville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Platteville
Platteville is the largest city in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 11,836 at the 2020 census. It is located atop the greater Platte River valley in the southern Driftless Region of Wisconsin, an area known for its karst topography and rolling hills. It is home to the University of Wisconsin–Platteville.
From the Wikipedia article Platteville, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks10
Bayley Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Platteville, Wisconsin, USA
Beebe House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
House in Platteville, Wisconsin
Division Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Grant County, Wisconsin
J. H. Rountree Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Jonathan H. Evans House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
House in Platteville, Wisconsin
Main Street Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Platteville, Wisconsin
Mitchell-Rountree House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic building in Platteville, Wisconsin
Ullrich Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in Platteville, Wisconsin
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
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8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes52
Asian Cafe
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
300 McGregor Plaza, Platteville
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Badger Brothers Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
10 East Main Street, Platteville
Mo-Fr 06:30-19:00; Sa,Su 08:00-19:00
Steve's Pizza Palace
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
175 West Main Street, Platteville
Su-Th 16:00-23:30; Fr,Sa 16:00-01:30
Frassati's Coffeehouse
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Sandwich · 0.9 mi
185 South Hickory Street, Platteville
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00
3 Marias Ice Cream
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 0.6 mi
125 East Main Street, Platteville
Mo-Fr 12:00-20:30; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00; PH off
Las Palmas
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
300 W Business Hwy 151, Platteville
2nd & Main Coffeehouse & Pub
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
92 East Main Street, Platteville
Gina's Restaurant and Bar
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
45 North 2nd Street, Platteville
Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
135 East Main Street, Platteville
40 more on the map.
History
Platteville was settled by pioneers and early lead miners; along inlets and flat groves of The Rountree Branch and Little Platte River. Part of the Platte River shed; these rivers flow into the greater Upper Mississippi River system. More specifically located in the Driftless Region of Southwestern Wisconsin. Due to its geographic location; areas of town are carved by ridges, narrow valleys, and steep hills. The influence of geography can also be seen in the irregularity of the streets in the community. As the town grew, roads were given odd routes, to avoid the steep ravines and mining shafts strewn about the locality.
Platteville was officially founded in 1829 by John H. Rountree, a southern businessman who had arrived in hopes of finding wealth during the area's lead rush. The town became a flourishing mining community in part due to its close proximity to Dubuque, Iowa, and Galena, Illinois. Both were thriving cities along the Mississippi River trade route that benefited from the rising demand for lead throughout the United States from the 1820s–1850s.
From the History section of Platteville, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship13
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Platteville United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.5 mi
1605 Lancaster Street, Platteville
Saint Augustine University Parish
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
135 South Hickory Street, Platteville
Community Evangelical Free Church
Church · 1.2 mi
300 Pioneer Road East, Platteville
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.8 mi
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Platteville Outreach Center
School · 0.5 mi
150 East Pine Street, Platteville
Healthcare6
Neighborhood Health Partners
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
65 South Elm Street, Platteville
Map of Platteville
135 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 10°F | 1.2 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 14°F | 1.5 in | 9.8 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 17°F | 1.8 in | 11.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Platteville (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
Grant County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 2010-08-11: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Belmont 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Cuba City 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Dickeyville 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Tennyson 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Benton 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Dubuque 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Monroe 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Freeport 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Middleton 55 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Fitchburg 56 mi east, about 1 h 30 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
- Platteville, Wisconsin Main Street looking West, Downspec, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Super 8® Platteville - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- DQ Grill ^ Chill® Platteville - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- UW Platteville Stack - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Platteville Fire Department - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Piggly Wiggly® Platteville - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Platteville Streert Light - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Country Kitchen® Platteville - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Historic Second Street Platteville, Wisconsin, Downspec, CC0
- Platteville, Wisconsin Historic 2nd Street, Downspec, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platteville, Wisconsin Main Street looking East, Downspec, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Second Street Platteville Wisconsin, Downspec, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platteville National Guard Armory - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Mitchell-Rountree House, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ullrich Hall Platteville, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Congregational Church Platteville, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jonathan H. Evans House, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 280 Division Street, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beebe House, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UW-Platteville, Wikideas1, CC0
- Hillside Cemetery - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Communication Tower - panoramio (5), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Dunkin' Donuts® - panoramio (3), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Country Inn By Carlson - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Wonder Lube - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Quiznos - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ATC Power Lines - panoramio (27), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Pioneer Ford® Sales - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- SUBWAY® - panoramio (8), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- German Evangelical Lutheran church, Pbergerd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rock School and Hanmer Robbins School Complex, Pbergerd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Wilkie House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- KFC™-Taco Bell® - panoramio (3), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ATC Substation - panoramio (2), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Brick House - panoramio (3), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- J. H. Rountree Mansion, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fiesta Cancun - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- 465 S. Court, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pizzeria Uno - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown at night pretty dresses, Downspec, CC BY-SA 4.0
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