Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Shullsburg is a city in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,226 at the 2010 census. The city is adjacent to the Town of Shullsburg. Founded in 1827 it is one of the oldest settlements in Wisconsin. There are 34 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places on its historic Water Street Commercial District. It is located within the Midwestern Driftless Area and is known for its history of lead mining and its cheese industry.

Shullsburg
City
Location of Shullsburg in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
Shullsburg
Location within the state of Wisconsin
Coordinates: 42°34′26″N 90°13′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
CountyLafayette
First settled1827
First platting1846
Founded byJesse Shull
Area
  Total1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2)
  Land1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
980 ft (300 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,226
  Estimate 
(2019)
1,193
  Density894.30/sq mi (345.37/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
53586
Area code608
FIPS code55-73825
GNIS feature ID1574081
Websitewww.shullsburgwisconsin.org
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