GRANT COUNTY WI

General Info

Grant County was named in honor of James Grant, a local fur trader who traveled the river. Rolling prairies, ample timber, fertile soil and mineral deposits attracted settlers and early industry was led by agriculture and mining. Residents raised wheat and corn and mined copper, lead and zinc.
Lancaster was selected as the county seat due to its central location and railroad expansion and the advancement of steamboat travel allowed for dramatic growth. The population of Grant County grew from 2,763 in 1838 to 14,016 in 1847 and the area continued to develop. Today Grant County is home to approximately 48,965 residents.

Area & Trail Maps

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Grant-Crawford County Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Grant-Crawford County Guide

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for this county.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what County has to offer

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

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CITIES

Cities In County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities

BOSCOBEL – pop. 3,183
CUBA CITY – pop. 2,046
FENNIMORE – pop. 2,314
LANCASTER (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 3,920
PLATTEVILLE – pop. 10,297

Villages

BAGLEY – pop. 309
BLOOMINGTON – pop. 404
BLUE RIVER – pop. 417
CASSVILLE – pop. 476
DICKEYVILLE – pop. 1,055
HAZEL GREEN – pop. 1,177
LIVINGSTON – pop. 573
MONTFORT – pop. 668
MOUNT HOPE – pop. 176
MUSCODA – pop. 1,352
PATCH GROVE – pop. 158
POTOSI – pop. 715
TENNYSON – pop. 351
WOODMAN – pop. 92

Towns

BEETOWN – pop. 727
BLOOMINGTON – pop. 404
CASSVILLE – pop. 1,008
CASTLE ROCK – pop. 318
CLIFTON – pop. 307
ELLENBORO – pop. 596
GLEN HAVEN – pop. 472
HARRISON – pop. 490
HAZEL GREEN – pop. 1,162
HICKORY GROVE – pop. 450
JAMESTOWN – pop. 1,999
LIBERTY – pop. 542
LIMA – pop. 734
LITTLE GRANT – pop. 257
MARION – pop. 514

MILLVILLE – pop. 149
MOUNT HOPE – pop. 224
MOUNT IDA – pop. 508
MUSCODA – pop. 657
NORTH LANCASTER – pop. 527
PARIS – pop. 722
PATCH GROVE – pop. 392
PLATTEVILLE – pop. 1,276
POTOSI – pop. 812
SMELSER – pop. 738
SOUTH LANCASTER – pop. 803
WATERLOO – pop. 548
WATTERSTOWN – pop. 356
WINGVILLE – pop. 393
WOODMAN – pop. 192
WYALUSING – pop. 420

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Grant County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

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January

Snoopy Sno Goers’ Winter Fun Run | Potosi
Fennimore Health & Wellness Fair
Ocooch Mountain Indoor Bush Shoot | Fennimore
Fennimore Bohemian Supper
Bald Eagle Days | Cassville
Kickapoo Valley Reserve Winter Fest | La Farge
Chaseburg Snowtrailers Trail Days
New Year’s Day Brunch | Prairie du Chien

February

Snoopy Sno Goers’ Winter Fun Run | Potosi
Snoopy Sno Goers’ Vintage Ridge & Poker Run | Potosi
Ocooch Mountain Indoor Bush Shoot | Fennimore
Muskets & Memorial Chili Supper & Auction | Boscobel
Lancaster Winterfest
Platteville Celebration
Cassville Ski Busters MS Poker Run & Auction
Port of Potosi Cave Man/Woman Fundraiser
Cassville Conservation Club Fish Fry
Snoopy Sno Goers’ End of the Year Party | Potosi
Fisheree | Prairie du Chien
Bucks of Crawford County Deer Show | Prairie du Chien
Bald Eagle Appreciation Day | Prairie du Chien
Cassville FFA Alumni Breakfast
Snowflake Ski Jump Tournament | Westby

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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Aging & Disability (608) 723-6113
Child Support 723-4823
County Clerk 723-2675
County Health Department 723-6416
District Attorney 723-4237
Emergency Management 723-7171
Forester 723-2397
Highway 723-2595
Land Conservation 723-6377

Maintenance 723-6438
Public Defender 723-6436
Register in Probate 723-2697
Register of Deeds 723-2727
Sheriff 723-2157
Social Services 723-2136
Treasurer 723-2604
UW Extension 723-2125
Veterans Services 723-2756
Zoning 723-2848

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

BARNYARD 9 GOLF COURSE

32800 Cty. Rd. K | Prairie du Chien | (608) 326-4941

BLAINE THEATRE

102 Oak St. E | Boscobel | (608) 375-4137

BOSCOBEL HOTEL

1005 Wisconsin Ave. | Boscobel | (608) 375-4714

BOSCOBEL DEPOT MUESEUM

800 Wisconsin Ave. | Boscobel | (608) 375-2672

CIRCUS WORLD

426 Water St. | Baraboo | (608) 356-8341

CUNNINGHAM MUSEUM

120 E Maple St. | Lancaster | (608) 723-4246

DICKEYVILLE GROTTO

305 W Main St. | Dickeyville | (608) 563-3119

EAGLE CAVE RESORT, LLC

16320 Cavern Ln. | Blue River | (608) 537-2988

FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

1155 4th St. N | Platteville | (608) 348-5187

FENNIMORE DOLL & TOY MUSEUM

1135 6th St. | Fennimore | (608) 822-4100

FENNIMORE RAILROAD MUSEUM

610 Lincoln Ave. | Fennimore | (608) 822-6144

FORT CRAWFORD MEDICAL MUSEUM

717 Beaumont Rd. | Prairie du Chien | (608) 326-6960

GAYS MILLS SWIMMING POOL

346 S Railroad St. | Gays Mills | (608) 735-4685

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC

102 Mary St. | Boscobel | (608) 742-2589

GRANT COUNTY COURTHOUSE

130 W Maple St. | Lancaster | (608) 723-2820

THE HOUSE ON THE ROCK

5754 State Rd. 23 | Spring Green | (608) 935-3639

KICKAPOO INDIAN CAVERNS

S4850 Rhein Hollow Rd. | Wauzeka | (608) 875-7723

MILLENIUM CINEMA

151 Millennium Dr. | Platteville | (608) 348-4296

MINING MUSEUM

405 E Main St. | Platteville | (608) 348-3301

MISSISSIPPI EXPLORER CRUISES

100 Water St. | Prairie du Chien | (563) 586-4444

PASSAGE THRU TIME MUSEUM

104 N Main St. | Potosi | (608) 763-2745

PRAIRIE FUN LAND

515 Paquette St. | Prairie du Chien | (608) 326-0888

RAILROAD MUSEUM

610 Lincoln Ave. | Fennimore | (608) 822-3599

ROLLO JAMISON MUSEUM

405 E Main St. | Platteville | (608) 348-3301

STAR CINEMA

1205 Parrish St. | Prairie du Chien | (608) 326-4541

STONEFIELD VILLAGE

P.O. Box 125 | Cassville | (608) 725-5210

VILLA LOUIS HISTORIC SITE

512 Villa Louis Rd. N | Prairie du Chien | (608) 326-2721

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.co.grant.wi.gov/

GOVERNOR DODGE STATE PARK

Dodgeville | (608) 935-2315
Located on 5,270 acres near Dodgeville, Governor Dodge State Park features a wide assortment natural rock formations, two lakes and a waterfall. The park offers many recreational activities such as, bicycle trails, horseback riding trails, snowmobile trails, camping areas, hunting opportunities, picnic areas, swimming areas, and fishing opportunities.

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA

Potosi | (877) 444-6777
Located two miles south of Potosi, the Grant River Recreation area features campsites, picnic areas, fishing opportunities, and boat access to the Mississippi River.

NELSON DEWEY STATE PARK

Cassville | (608) 725-5274
Located on the Mississippi River in Cassville, the Nelson Dewey State Park features excellent fishing opportunities, picnic areas, nature trails and boat launches.

TOWER HILL STATE PARK

Spring Green | (608) 588-2116
Located on the Wisconsin River in Spring Green, Tower Hill State Park features campsites, nature trails, a canoe landing, picnic area and a shot tower where lead was made in the 1800s.

WYALUSING STATE PARK

Bagley | (608) 996-2261
Located near Bagley, Wyalusing State Park features over 14 miles of recreational trails including, hiking, mountain bike, cross-country ski and nature trails. The park also features picnic areas, camp sites, fishing opportunities and boating areas.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout County:

BLOOMINGTON

HERMSEN’S ACE HARDWARE
447 Canal St. | Bloomington | (608) 994-2799

BOSCOBEL

KROGEN’S DO-IT-BEST
924 Wisconsin Ave. | Boscobel | (608) 375-4656

TALL TAILS SPORTS & SPIRITS
101 W LeGrand St. | Boscobel | (608) 375-5540

CASSVILLE

CASSVILLE BP
316 Denniston St. | Cassville | (608) 725-5181

SCHLEICHER’S LANDING
7110 Closing Dam Rd. | Cassville | (608) 725-5216

CUBA CITY

RICH’S PETRO STOP
200 N Main St. | Cuba City | (608) 744-2828

DE SOTO

PRONTO MARKET
10110 Hwy. 35 | De Soto | (608) 648-3711

DICKEYVILLE

DONNIE’S TIRE & AUTO
314 S Main St. | Dickeyville | (608) 568-3014

NICK’S POWERSPORTS
315 N Main St. | Dickeyville | (608) 568-7200

FENNIMORE

BENDER’S FOODS
320 Lincoln Ave. | Fennimore | (608) 822-6112

SOUTHWEST SPORTS & LIQUOR
4443 Hwy. 18 | Fennimore | (608) 822-3283

FERRYVILLE

FERRYVILLE CHEESE & MORE
163 Main St. | Ferryville | (608) 606-3372

GAYS MILLS

THE MARKETPLACE
180 Misty Valley Ave. | Gays Mills | (608) 735-4883

KIELER

MIDWEST MOTORSPORTS
3699 Prism Ln. | Kieler | (608) 568-3600

LANCASTER

ANGLERS NOOK BAIT & TACKLE
135 E Maple St. | Lancaster | (608) 723-7709

GRANT COUNTY CLERK
111 S Jefferson St. | Lancaster | (608) 723-2675

PAMIDA (#195)
1625 Hwy. 61 N | Lancaster | (608) 723-4944

MUSCODA

JORDEN SHELL
802 N Wisconsin Ave. | Muscoda | (608) 739-3616

PATCH GROVE

NEW HORIZONS
12143 Hwy. 35 | Patch Grove | (608) 994-2756

PLATTEVILLE

BULLSEYE SPORTS
45 W Main St. | Platteville | (608) 348-5656

FARM & FLEET OF PLATTEVILLE
1535 E Bus. Hwy. 151 | Platteville | (608) 348-2484

K-MART (#3970)
1425 E Hwy. 151 | Platteville | (608) 348-6555

WALMART (#958)
1800 Progressive Pkwy. | Platteville | (608) 348-4888

POTOSI

POTOSI PINE POINT
100 S Main St. | Potosi | (563) 543-5728

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN

CABELA’S
33901 Hwy. 35 | Priaire du Chien | (608) 326-5600

CRAWFORD COUNTY CLERK
225 N Beaumont Rd. | Prairie du Chien | (608) 326-0201

DH BP NORTH
500 N Marquette Rd. | Prairie du Chien | (608) 326-5555

GO AMERICA
37787 Hwy. 35 N | Prairie du Chien | (608) 326-1920

KWIK TRIP (#842)
211 S Marquette Rd. | Prairie du Chien | (608) 326-8966

THE PORT-BRIDGEPORT
38773 Hwy. 18 S | Prairie du Chien | (608) 326-0555

WALMART (#822)
38020 Hwy. 18 | Prairie du Chien | (608) 326-2408

SENECA

GREENER’S CORNER
162 Main St. | Seneca | (608) 734-3018

SOLDIERS GROVE

JOHN’S TV SPORTING GOODS
110 Passive Sun Dr. | Soldiers Grove | (608) 624-5732

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TRAILS

EVENTS

Featured Events:

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

AREA ATTRACTIONS

BARNYARD 9 GOLF COURSE

BLAINE THEATRE

BOSCOBEL HOTEL

BOSCOBEL DEPOT MUESEUM

CIRCUS WORLD

CUNNINGHAM MUSEUM

DICKEYVILLE GROTTO

EAGLE CAVE RESORT, LLC

FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

FENNIMORE DOLL & TOY MUSEUM

FENNIMORE RAILROAD MUSEUM

FORT CRAWFORD MEDICAL MUSEUM

GAYS MILLS SWIMMING POOL

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC

GRANT COUNTY COURTHOUSE

THE HOUSE ON THE ROCK

KICKAPOO INDIAN CAVERNS

MILLENIUM CINEMA

MINING MUSEUM

MISSISSIPPI EXPLORER CRUISES

PASSAGE THRU TIME MUSEUM

PRAIRIE FUN LAND

RAILROAD MUSEUM

ROLLO JAMISON MUSEUM

STAR CINEMA

STONEFIELD VILLAGE

VILLA LOUIS HISTORIC SITE

PARKS AND RECREATION

GOVERNOR DODGE STATE PARK

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA

NELSON DEWEY STATE PARK

TOWER HILL STATE PARK

WYALUSING STATE PARK

LICENSES

BLOOMINGTON

BOSCOBEL

CASSVILLE

CUBA CITY

DE SOTO

DICKEYVILLE

FENNIMORE

FERRYVILLE

GAYS MILLS

KIELER

LANCASTER

MUSCODA

PATCH GROVE

PLATTEVILLE

POTOSI

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN

SENECA

SOLDIERS GROVE

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