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Tag Archives: Mineral Point
Taste of Mineral Point 2017
The annual Mineral Point Cornish Festival celebrates its 25th year this weekend. Myriad events will be held over three days from September 29th to October 1st, and the town will be filled with the sights, sounds, and stories of Cornwall. … Continue reading
“The Most Cornish Town In The USA” Is Definitely Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Residents of Mineral Point might be surprised to Google “most Cornish town in America” and be told that it’s Grass Valley, California. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet (unless it’s on High Street Beat). The most Cornish town … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Food, History
Tagged Catherine Whitford, Cornish Fest, Mineral Point, Most Cornish Town in the USA, WI
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A Celebration of Historic Preservation
The National Historic Preservation Act turns 50 years old this year. The impact of that Act on our lives in Mineral Point is undeniable. We were the first City in Wisconsin to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 … Continue reading
Posted in History, Traditions, Upcoming Events
Tagged historic preservation, house tours, Mineral Point, mineral point historical society, Mineral Point Opera House, Mineral Point Public Library, Mineral Point WIsconsin, Orchard Lawn, Pendarvis, Shake Rag Alley, Ten Dollar House, Wisconsin
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An Interview With Local Celebrity Fred Vaughn
Last week Mineral Point, Wisconsin was swept up in Jeopardy! mania as local hero Fred Vaughn became a 4-day Jeopardy! Champion winning $65,700. Fred seemed remarkably calm as he displayed his impressive knowledge on a vast array of topics to … Continue reading
Posted in People
Tagged Fred Vaughn, Hogan Community Services, Jeopardy!, Mineral Point, WI
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The Answer Is: Mineral Point, Wisconsin
The Question Is: Where is the reigning Jeopardy Champion from? If you were watching on Friday, then you would have seen Mineral Point resident Fred Vaughn win $16,000 and become the latest Jeopardy! Champion. The image below is from the … Continue reading
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