Potosi
Catfish Capital
State: Wisconsin
County: Grant County
Founded: 1823
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Lead mining peak
Potosi claims to be Wisconsin's oldest settlement and calls itself the 'Catfish Capital of Wisconsin.' The town was a lead mining center and is now home to the National Brewery Museum. Many historic buildings remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Wisconsin's oldest settlement
- National Brewery Museum
- Catfish Capital
Location
Address: Potosi, WI
Coordinates: 42.6833, -90.7167