Shullsburg, Wisconsin
Shullsburg is a city of 1,184 people in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, founded in 1827.
Why visit Shullsburg
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Water Street Commercial Historic District and Badger Mine and Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Shullsburg
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About Shullsburg
Shullsburg is a city in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,173 at the 2020 census. The city is adjacent to the Town of Shullsburg. Founded in 1827, it is one of the oldest settlements in Wisconsin.
From the Wikipedia article Shullsburg, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Water Street Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Shullsburg, Wisconsin
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes8
Geeves Corner Tap
Bar and pub
251 West Water Street, Shullsburg
History
Shullsburg was founded during the 1820s in parts by Jesse Shull and Henry Gratiot and due to their ventures into lead mining. Following the Black Hawk War conflict Gratiot's Grove (Wisconsin) and other small settlements consolidated into Shullsburg. Shullsburg is where the term "Badgers" was first coined to describe the local lead miners, per the Milwaukee Journal. The oldest known documented reference to the "Badgers" is a location called "Badger Hill" on an 1838 Map titled "A Birdseye View of Shullsburg" by I.W. Glines which is in the Archives of the Wisconsin Historical Society. The University of Wisconsin adopted the badger as their official mascot in 1889.
In 1841 Missionary Priest Samuel Mazzuchelli platted the Northeast section of town and named the streets after the virtues of life. After arrival of railroad in the 1880s the Water Street Commercial District saw the construction of its many brick and limestone buildings.
From the History section of Shullsburg, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Gratiot House
Motel and hotel · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
20950 Rennick Road, Shullsburg
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Shullsburg
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 8°F | 1.3 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 12°F | 1.4 in | 9.2 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 23°F | 2.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.9 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 48°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 37°F | 2.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 15°F | 1.7 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Darlington Wwtp Hcn (10 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
Lafayette County has had 8 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)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hughes Airport (WS96) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Benton 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Hazel Green 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Warren 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Galena 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Platteville 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Stockton 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- East Dubuque 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Bellevue 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Dubuque 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Lena 25 mi southeast, about 40 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
- Townsend Center, Hawks9876, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gratiot House, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gratiot from Water, Shullsburg, Nyttend, Public domain
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