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MAUSTON – population 3,740
It is believed that the first white man to settle in Mauston was Peter Baupre, a fur trader. The native Menomonie and Ho-Chunk peoples had occupied the area until that time. A dam and sawmill was built on the Lemonweir River in 1842. The first owner was Joseph Hewett. When he died, Milton Maughs took possession of the dam and plotted out a village. He dropped the ‘ghs’ from his name and the tiny village came to be known as Mauston. The Village of Mauston was charted in 1860.  In 1864, Mauston became the county seat. Mauston has the largest population of all cities, towns and villages in Juneau County.

As the county seat, Mauston is very actively involved in community cooperation with businesses and residents alike. Five of its many businesses are members of the Fortune 500. The Lemonweir River glides through town and provides a beautiful setting at Riverside Park.  A Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday morning June through October, and numerous craft and antique shops are available for the adventurous shopper.

If camping is your hobby, the Mauston area provides opportunities that range from backpacking into wilderness surroundings, to a campground where you can drive your travel trailer in and hook up to electricity and plumbing. 

For those of you who think “roughing it” includes a soft bed, in-house restroom, bath and air conditioning, Juneau County has a wide variety of motels, B&B’s and cabins from which to choose. 

From hiking to biking, snowmobiling to horseback riding, boating swimming or skiing, you’ll find it in or around the Mauston area.  Juneau County boats some of the best recreational activities anywhere.  

Come to Mauston in Juneau County and see why we are “Worth a Closer Look!”
For more information on Mauston, click here. http://www.mauston.com