Pendarvis (Mineral Point

Pendarvis is a historic site in Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin, built by Cornish immigrants who arrived in the region to mine lead and zinc. The collection of stone and timber cabins dates to the 19th century and stands as a rare surviving record of that immigrant community and the industry that drew them here.

Owned today by the Wisconsin Historical Society, the site operates as a museum dedicated to Wisconsin's early lead and zinc mining history. Visitors can explore the preserved cabins and learn both about the Cornish settlers who constructed them and about the pioneering preservation efforts that saved the structures.

Pendarvis is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As a managed museum site, access is structured around organized programs and guided interpretation rather than open wandering, so checking current hours and seasonal schedules with the Wisconsin Historical Society before visiting is strongly recommended.