Mineral Point
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- Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Mineral Point is a city in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,617 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of Mineral Point.
Mineral Point was originally settled in the early 19th Century by immigrants attracted by the prospect of lead mining. Several Cornish immigrants were among the first to live in the city. Many of the early Cornish dwellings in Mineral Point have been preserved at Pendarvis, a state operated historic site. Mineral Point was the original county seat of Iowa County, but it was transferred to Dodgeville in the mid 1800s.
Mineral Point High School is nationally recognized as one of the best prep schools in the sport of folksytle wrestling, having 46 Wisconsin Indivisual state champions in a 40 year history. Mineral Point has 10 State Team Championhips, and 6 state runner-up to their name. Notable Graduates include: Rich Lawginger( NCAA DIV.1 National Champion), Mark Schmitz(NCAA Runner-up) Jason Mester ( 3 time All- American...
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