Settled in 1827, Mineral Point became a lead and zinc mining center during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, its economy is primarily based on its appeal as a tourist attraction. The City of Mineral Point is located within the Town of Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
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Operated by the Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce, this guide to the community includes a directory of local lodging and dining establishments, art and artists, shopping venues, history and historic resources, recreational opportunities, professional services, agriculture, area attractions and other information, as well as profiles of specific points of interest in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
http://www.mineralpoint.com/
Mineral Point Historical Society
The Society hosts community events, presents historical Lyceums and exhibits, and provides tours of Orchard Lawn, an Italianate home constructed in 1868 by Joseph Gundry. A profile of the society and its resources for historians, genealogists and other interested in the history of the Mineral Point area is offered, including its tours, collections, and events.
http://www.mineralpointhistory.org/
Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society
The Society sponsors an annual Cornish Festival to celebrate the Cornish heritage of the Mineral Springs, Wisconsin area. An overview of the society is provided, along with a calendar of events, contact data, and photographs from previous events.
http://www.cornishfest.org/
