Join the fun with family and friends as you explore Grant County History through the following links below. Details may also be found at the Grant County History Museum, The Mitchell-Rountree Stone Cottage, and local Chamber offices.
Instructions:
- Visit each monument, marker, or historic place while learning about each location by clicking on the URl or QR code below.
- Snap a ‘selfie’ at the monument or marker to identify your visit. Please be respectful at the location and in your photo.
- Create a digital or physical book of your History Hop and submit it to the Grant County Historical Museum staff. A sample of each will be at the Grant County History Museum after June 22, 2026
- Prizes will be awarded for creativity with your book through your adventures on this travelogue. We encourage you to visit as many as possible. *Please note that a few locations do have an entry fee. ($) You are encouraged to tour but it is not required for this activity.
- Participation dates: July 4, 2026-September 30, 2026
- Be a part of the America 250 Celebration sponsored by the Grant County Historical Society, Lancaster, WI
Grant County Historical Marker Data Base Main Page.
Passenger Pigeon Monument — Bagley ($)
It can be reached from Long Valley Road ½ mile west of State Park Lane.
Camp Nelson Dewey — Bagley ($)
It is on State Park Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Curtis Memorial Scientific Area — Bagley ($)
It is on State Park Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Gideons — Boscobel
It is at the intersection of U.S. 61 and Old 61, on the left when traveling south on U.S. 61.
The River — Boscobel
It can be reached from Elm Street (U.S. 61) 0.3 miles south of State Highway 60, on the left when traveling north.
Crossing the River — Boscobel
It can be reached from Elm Street (U.S. 61) 0.3 miles south of State Highway 60, on the left when traveling north.
Trade Links – River Borne — Boscobel
It can be reached from Elm Street (U.S. 61) 0.3 miles south of State Highway 60, on the left when traveling north.
Boscobel – A River Town — Boscobel
It can be reached from Elm Street (U.S. 61) 0.3 miles south of State Highway 60, on the left when traveling north.
Grand Army of the Republic Hall — Boscobel
102 May St. Boscobel.
Historic Cassville Ferry — Cassville ($)
It is on Prime Street 0.2 miles west of Wall Street.
The Cassville Veterans Memorial — Cassville
It is on Prime Street 0.1 miles north of Wall Street, on the left when traveling north.
Village of Cassville — Cassville
It is at the intersection of Prime Street and Wall Street on Prime Street.
Stonefield Historic Site — Cassville ($)
12195 County Hwy W.
The Chimes of Time — Cuba City
It is on South Main Street (State Road 80) south of West Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
City of Presidents — Presidential Shields — Cuba City
It is on South Main Street (State Road 80) south of West Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
Baggage / Milk Cart — Cuba City
It can be reached from South Main Street (State Road 80) south of West Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Milk Trains — Cuba City
It can be reached from South Main Street (State Road 80) south of West Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Speeder Car w/Tools — Cuba City
It can be reached from South Main Street (State Road 80) south of West Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
Tools of the Railroad — Cuba City
It can be reached from South Main Street (State Road 80) south of West Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
Semaphore Signal (Traffic Signal) — Cuba City
It can be reached from South Main Street (State Road 80) south of West Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Whistle Post — Cuba City
It is on South Main Street (State Road 80) south of West Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
Railroad Track Width — Cuba City
It can be reached from South Main Street (State Road 80) south of West Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
The “Dinky” — Fennimore
It is on Lincoln Avenue (U.S. 18) 0 miles south of 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Doll and Toy Museum — Fennimore
It is at 1135 6Th Street in Fennimore.
The Point Of Beginning — Hazel Green
It is on State Highway 80, on the right when traveling north.
The First Civil War Monument — Lancaster
It is at the intersection of South Madison Street (U.S. 61) and East Maple Street, on the left on South Madison Street.
Pleasant Ridge Marker— Lancaster
It is at the intersection of Slabtown Road and Wisconsin Highway 35/81, on the right when traveling west on Slabtown Road.
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery— Lancaster
It is on Slabtown Road 1 mile west of Wisconsin Highway 35/81, on the right when traveling west.
Nelson Dewey Gravesite— Lancaster
It is on South Jefferson Street 0 miles north of East Oak Street, on the right.
Grant County History Museum— Lancaster ($)
It is at 129 East Maple Street in Lancaster.
Old Rock Church — Livingston
It is on Rock Church Road 0.3 miles north of County Road E, on the left when traveling north.
The Old Military Road — Patch Grove
It is at the intersection of U.S. 18 and Lawless Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 18.
World’s Largest M — Platteville
It is at the intersection of West Mound Road and County Route B, on the right when traveling north on West Mound Road.
Main Street Commercial Historic District Platteville — Platteville
It is at the intersection of W. Irving Place and Court Street, on the left when traveling east on W. Irving Place.
First State Normal School — Platteville
It is at the intersection of Main Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Platteville Carnegie Library — Platteville
It is on Market Street just east of North Chestnut Street (State Highway 81), on the left when traveling east.
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Speech — Platteville
It is on North Bonson Street just north of West Irving Place, on the right when traveling north.
First Congregational Church — Platteville
It is on Market Street just west of North Bonson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Platteville’s First Church Building — Platteville
It is on West Main Street (County Highway B) just east of South Court Street, on the right when traveling east.
Lewis & Clark Expedition Member Alexander H. Willard Lived Here — Platteville
It is on West Main Street (County Road B) 0.1 miles west of North Elm Street, on the right when traveling west.
Ullrich Hall — Platteville
It can be reached from University Plaza (West Pine Street) 0.1 miles west of South Hickory Street.
Platteville Started Here — Platteville
It is at the intersection of E. Pine St. and Lilly St., on the right on E. Pine St.
Civic Memorial Building — Platteville
It is at 75 North Bonson Street in Platteville.
Platteville Armory — Platteville
It is on North Water Street just north of Stevens Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Major John Roundtree House — Platteville
It can be reached from Rountree Avenue just south of East Pine Street (State Highway 81), on the right when traveling south.
Vietnam War Memorial — Platteville
It can be reached from West Pine Street just west of South Hickory Street.
The Mitchell-Rountree Stone Cottage — Platteville ($)
It is at the intersection of Lancaster Street and West Madison Street, on the right on Lancaster Street.
Hillside Cemetery, Samuel Mitchell Marker — Platteville
It can be reached at 405 East Main Street.
Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums — Platteville ($)
It can be reached from Hwy 80/81 south of Platteville.
Village of Potosi — Potosi
It is on Great River Road.
National Brewery Museum — Potosi ($)
It is at 209 S. Main Street on the Great River Road.
Passage Through Time Museum — Potosi ($)
It is oat 104 N. Main Street on the Great River Road.
The Mother House — Sinsinawa
1864 Stone Building, Fr. Samuel’s first structure.
