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Where Is Platteville Wisconsin

With a population of just over 10,000, Platteville is the largest city in Grant County. The community is home to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville and boasts an excellent school system, numerous eating establishments, and a complete range of service and retail businesses. The new hospital provides up-to-date medical services.

City of Platteville government website Platteville Chamber of Commerce website

Economic Development

Platteville has fully developed Industrial Parks with the infrastructure and utility services to support any manufacturing or industrial business. Availability of commercial properties, direct access to 4-lane Highway 151, and economic incentives draw businesses to Platteville. The large labor force is well-trained for a wide variety of skilled labor and administrative jobs. Housing is available for every budget. (See Platteville Economic Profile.)

Economic Development Contact Info

Ron Brisbois, Executive Director Grant County Econ. Dev. Corporation 916 E Elm St., Ste C Lancaster, WI 53813 Phone: 608-822-3501 Email: [email protected] Executive Director Platteville Area Industrial Development Corp. 52 Means Drive, Suite 104 Platteville, WI 53818 Phone: 608-348-3050

Tourism and Things to Do

There are always things to do in Platteville. The community has an excellent Parks and Rec department with large city parks, ball fields, aquatic center, bowling alleys, golf course, cross-country ski trails, hiking trails and other recreation activities. The large movie theater is always busy and there are places to eat featuring all types of cuisine.

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The wide variety of professional and collegiate events, including fine arts and athletic events, draw thousands of visitors to the community each year. Many people climb the world’s largest “M” located east of town, at the top of the Platteville Mound. Constructed of limestone and measuring 214 feet by 241 feet, the letter represents the first Mining School in the United States. You may be interested in touring the Platteville Mining & Rollo Jamison Museum and the Mitchell-Roundtree Stone Cottage (1837).

Residents of the community are involved in school, church, music, 4-H, Scouts, adult community service organizations, and youth and adult recreation programs. The Chamber of Commerce hosts special activities throughout the year including Music in the Park during the summer months, Hometown Festival Week in July, Historic Re-enactment and Platteville Dairy Days over Labor Day weekend, and a working model train exhibit in February.

Tourism Contact Info

Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce Wayne Wodarz – Director P.O. Box 724 275 W. Business Highway 151 Platteville, WI 53818 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 608-348-8888 Fax: 608-348-8890 Darlene Mickelson Grant County Tourism Council 916 E Elm St., Ste C Lancaster, WI 53813 Phone: 608-822-3501 Email: [email protected]

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