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Mayville, WI
Whether you are a resident or a first-time visitor, we hope that your experience is rich and plentiful.
Mayville is rich in history, being first settled in 1845, by the families of Chester May and Alvin Foster who opened a saw mill. Shortly after this, the discovery of iron ore in the area led to a rapid growth of the settlement. Full of industrious, hardworking, and friendly people, Mayville gained the reputation as Dodge County’s most progressive city. As the iron industry grew in Mayville, so did its downtown, hosting an array of businesses from cigar factories and breweries, to piano stores and creameries.
About Mayville
Mayville's Fascinating History
Once the country moved from iron to steel, that same spirit helped Mayville transition into a manufacturing and farming community. Unlike many other iron cities across the country, Mayville and its downtown continued to prosper. Most of the original, historic buildings are still present today.
Mayville is a city with a remarkable history that includes many innovations, including: the roots of John Deere, cheese packaged into wedges, the shotshell reloader, milk trucks, and the aircraft carrier net. That progressive tradition continues today with Mayville being the first city in Dodge County to allow sidewalk dining, hosting an array of unique shopping, and the area’s best restaurants.
Rich in History
We hope you enjoy Mayville’s fascinating history, our energizing present, and return for the exciting future.
The Gold Star Trail
The Gold Star Trail is a non-motorized path connecting Mayville to the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area Visitors Center, honoring fallen service members and their families. Phases 2-5 will extend the trail to Horicon and Beaver Dam, offering walking and biking opportunities. Learn more or support the trail at goldstarmemorialtrailwi.org.
Situated downtown alongside Mayville's Historic District, the museum of the Mayville Historical Society occupies what once was the home and workplace of John Hollenstein and family.
The TAG Center in Mayville, Wisconsin, is a 46,000 sq. ft. facility offering year-round recreation for all ages. It features an indoor aquatic center, fitness center, gym, and community rooms, providing a safe and welcoming space for fitness, fun, and social events.
Mayville Limestone School Museum
In 1857-1858, after almost ten years of existence in a small frame schoolhouse, the people of Mayville decided to build a larger school to accommodate the growing population. A stone structure forty by sixty feet was erected, which was at that time one of the finest school buildings in the state. White limestone used for the building came from local area stone quarries. Edward J. Foster, Ernst A. Murry, R.S. Chapman, and Miss Adra Reynolds were the first teachers in the new building.
Carriage Factory
The Museum of the Mayville Historical Society occupies what once was the home and workplace of John Hollenstein and family. Coming to Mayville in 1873 and working a small farm, Hollenstein set up his own wagon and carriage business, erecting a factory east of his home. He operated this shop until 1908, and then sold it to his son, John Jr., who continued the business until 1941.
445 N. Henninger Street
Mayville, WI 53050
259 Oak Street
Mayville, WI 53050
500 N. Clark St.
Mayville, WI
28 Naber Street
Mayville, WI
520 Bridge Street
Mayville, WI 53050
N8092 County AY
Mayville, WI 53050
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