Cassville, Wisconsin

"Where History, Bald Eagles and the Mississippi Meet"

Cassville, settled in 1827 (current population 947), is located under the bluffs and along the east bank of the Mississippi River.

Nelson Dewey, (who would become Wisconsin's first governor in 1848) ferried across the Mississippi River from the Turkey River landing to Cassville in 1836. The Cassville Car Ferry still provides service to the Turkey River landing!

During the 1860's, Dewey began construction of his 2,000 acre estate which he named "Stonefield". This is the location of the present Stonefield Historic Site which includes: Nelson Dewey State Park; Stonefield Village (an 1890's village); an Agricultural Museum and Nelson Dewey Homesite.

The municipal swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts and Sand Bar Lounge and Lanes with bowling and volleyball courts are an asset to the community.

Other recreational opportunities abound. Boating, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, biking or just relaxing in the beauty and tranquility of the area is available for all.

Cassville Municipal Airport contains a hard surface, lighted 3,000 foot runway which is within walking distance of downtown and Riverside Park. It runs parallel to Jack Oak Road where homes and the marina are located.

Community Profile - updated January 2010
(Information compiled by the Grant County Economic Development Corporation.)

General Information

Location

  • County: Grant
  • County Size: 1,144 sq. mi.
  • Region: Southwestern Wisconsin, bordering Iowa & Illinois
  • Nearest Major City: Dubuque, Iowa (Distance: 52 mi.)
Driving Distance to:
  • Dubuque, IA: 45 minutes
  • Madison, WI: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Milwaukee, WI: 3 hours
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Climate

  • Prevailing Wind Direction: Southwest
  • Average Relative Humidity: 65%
Average Temperature(deg. F°)
  • Annual: 47°
  • January: 20°
  • July: 71°
Annual Average Precipitation (in.)
  • Rain: 31
  • Snow: 41
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Transportation

Air Service
  • Dubuque Regional (46 miles):
    • American Eagle: 3 Flights per day
    • Northwest Airlink: 4 Flights per day
    • United Express: 4 Flights per day
    • Charter Service Also Available
  • Dane County Regional-Madison, WI (80 miles)
  • Local Airport: Cassville Municipal Airport, 3,000 ft. paved
Highways
  • Nearest Interstate: I-90/94, Distance: 90 miles
  • Next Nearest Interstate:I-80, Distance: 100 miles
  • U.S. Highways: 61, 18, 133, & 151
Rail Service
  • Burlington Northern (Main Line)
Trucking
  • H & W
  • Art Pape Trucking
Transportation: Barge/Port
  • Facilities available at Cassville
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Utilities

Electrical
  • Supplied by: Alliant Utilities & Dairyland Power
Natural Gas
  • Supplied by: Mid-American Power
Water
  • Supplied by: Cassville Water Utility
  • Source: Two Deep Wells
  • Max. Pumping Capacity: 1.48 MG/D
  • Peak Daily Use: 0.31 MG/D
  • Storage Capacity: 300,000 gal.
Sanitary Sewer
  • Supplied by: Cassville Sewer Utility
  • System Type: Sanitare Mark IV
  • Design Capacity: .3960 MG/D
  • Avg. Daily Use: 1600 MG/D
Telecommunications
  • Supplied by: Farmers Telephone Company
  • Digital Service: Yes
  • Special Services
    • Fiber Optics
    • ISDN
    • Centrex
    • Voice Mail
    • Paging
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Services

Medical
Hospitals
  • Grant Regional Health Center (Lancaster - 18 miles)
  • Southwest Health Center (Platteville - 35 miles)
  • Mercy & Finley Hospitals (Dubuque - 35 miles)
Clinics
  • Grant Community Clinic (Cassville)
  • Hughes Dental Clinic (Cassville)
  • Dickeyville Chiropractic (Cassville)
Fire Protection
  • Volunteer Fire Department - Fire Protection Class: 5
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Education/Employee Training

Nearest University
  • University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Nearest Technical College
  • Southwest Wisconsin Technical College - Fennimore
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Major Employers

Manufacturing
NameProduce/Service# of Employees
Rapid Die & Molding Co.Speaker Cones100-150
Non-Manufacturing
NameProduce/Service# of Employees
Alliant UtilitiesElectric Utility60
ADM/Cass.River TerminalMarine Transportation58
Cassville Public SchoolsPublic School System48
Badger State BankFinancial Institution17
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Taxes

(Manufacturing machinery, equipment & inventories are EXEMPT in Wisconsin) (Before Lottery Credit)

TaxRate
Corporate Income (Wis.)7.9% Flat
Sales (Wis.)5.5%
2010 Property$21.28/$1,000
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Contacts

We welcome your inquiry and invite you to join our growing business community. For further information or to arrange a personal visit, please call or write:

  • Eleanor Mumm, Tourism Coordinator
  • P.O. Box 576
  • Cassville, WI 53806
  • (608)725-5855
  • (608)725-2192 (Fax)
  • casstour@pcii.net
  • Mr. Ron Brisbois, Executive Director
  • Grant County Economic Development Corporation
  • 1800 Bronson Boulevard
  • Fennimore, WI 53809
  • 608-822-3501 (B)
  • 608-822-6019 (Fax)
  • Email: gcedc@grantcounty.org
  • Marlene Esser, Village Clerk
  • P.O. Box 171
  • 100 W. Amelia St.
  • Cassville, WI 53806
  • (608)725-5180
  • (608)725-2192 (Fax)
  • Mr. Keevin Williams, Village President
  • Village of Cassville
  • 502 W. Amelia St
  • Cassville, WI 53806
  • (608)725-2347(H)
Additional Contacts:
  • Mr. Vince Tranchita, 1203 East Dewey St., Cassville, WI 53806, (608)725-2371 (O), (608)725-5603 (H)
Other Resources
  • Mr. Michael Gay, Center for New Ventures, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818, (608)342-6193
  • Mr. Robert T. Borremans, Executive Dir., SW Wis. Workforce Development Board, 319 Elaines Court, Dodgeville, WI 53533, (608)935-3116
  • Southwest Tech/Career Job Center, 1800 Bronson Blvd. Fennimore, WI 53809, (608)822-2184 or (608)822-2333
  • Mr. Derek Dachelet, Director of External Relations, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, 1800 Bronson Boulevard, Fennimore, WI 53809, (608) 822-2417
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