Platteville
The scenic rolling hills around Platteville were one of the first locations to be settled by Europeans who were drawn there by rich lead deposits. The lead miners gave Wisconsin its nickname, the “Badger State.” Platteville’s early mining heritage is showcased in The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums, a three-acre campus built atop the 1845 Bevans Lead Mine with a cultural history collection of more than 20,000 items from the late 1800’s.
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Average Weather
From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!
Summer
| High | 83° F |
| Low | 61° F |
Winter
| High | 30° F |
| Low | 11° F |
Fall
| High | 60° F |
| Low | 40° F |
Spring
| High | 59° F |
| Low | 48° F |
