Pendarvis, Mineral Point

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Pendarvis is a historic site located in Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is made up of several 19th century cabins built by Cornish immigrants who came to Mineral Point to mine lead. Today the site is owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society and serves as a museum of Wisconsin's early lead mining history. Programs at the site also interpret the groundbreaking preservation work by Robert Neal and Edgar Hellum, begun during the Great Depression.

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By DMGAmes_Iowa

Pendarvis includes limestone buildings and other features dating back to the 1820s and 1830s. Settled mainly by miners and stonemasons from Cornwall. This site honors the local Cornish heritage...

Pendarvis includes limestone buildings and other features dating back to the 1820s and 1830s. Settled mainly by miners and stonemasons from Cornwall. This site honors the local Cornish heritage... more »
By Pat D

We had a great time walking and viewing this wonder.. Took so many pictures and so intriguing.. Lot's of fun..

We had a great time walking and viewing this wonder.. Took so many pictures and so intriguing.. Lot's of fun.. more »

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By Matthew Eash

We visited on a Saturday in Sept 2022. The buildings are amazing! Made by the miners and masons in the area, and later restored by two visionary men, they are now open for visitors. The stonework is beautiful, and the upper buildings are rustic and historic. We were the only two folks on our tour, which was led by a friendly, personable, and knowledgeable young man -- he loved history and it really showed thru! Mineral Point has lot of other stuff to do, but this was the highlight for us. We are members of the Wisconsin State Historical Society, so admission was free. Recommended!

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By Mary Lynch

Most unusual place with a very unique history. This historic settlement dates to 1820 which is 18 years before Wisconsin became a state. It is a unique blending of Cornish and American Pioneering culture. Beautifully maintained.

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