Ophir
Lead and Gone
State: Wisconsin
County: Green County
Founded: 1836
Abandoned: 1870s
Peak Population: Unknown
Ophir was a lead mining town during the Upper Mississippi Valley lead rush. When the lead gave out and richer strikes were found elsewhere, the town vanished. Only a historical marker remains.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 15 mins
Quick Facts
- Part of Upper Mississippi lead rush
- Biblical name (like Nevada's Ophir)
- Only a marker remains
Location
Address: Near New Glarus, WI
Coordinates: 42.7167, -89.8167