Dirty Hollow, Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dirty Hollow
Former Village
Dirty Hollow Location in Wisconsin
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Iowa
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)

Dirty Hollow was once a small but busy village in Wisconsin, United States. It was located in what is now the City of Dodgeville. Long ago, Dirty Hollow was even bigger than Dodgeville itself! However, over time, Dirty Hollow and a nearby village called Minersville joined with Dodgeville to form the larger city we know today.

A Look Back: The History of Dirty Hollow

In the heart of Iowa County, Wisconsin, there used to be three separate villages quite close to each other. These were Dirty Hollow, Minersville, and Dodgeville. Each had its own unique story.

What Was Dirty Hollow Like?

Dirty Hollow was a lively place. It had several hotels where travelers could stay. There were also grocery stores for people to buy food and supplies. Believe it or not, it even had an opera house! This was a place for entertainment and performances, showing how important the village was.

The County Seat Decision

For a while, there was a big disagreement. Two towns, Dodgeville and Mineral Point, both wanted to be the "county seat." The county seat is like the main town of a county. It's where the important government buildings, like the courthouse, are located.

Eventually, Dodgeville won the right to be the county seat. A new courthouse was built in Dodgeville, just a short distance from Dirty Hollow. This decision had a big impact on Dirty Hollow.

How Dirty Hollow Changed

Once the courthouse was built in Dodgeville, Dirty Hollow stopped growing. People and businesses started to move towards Dodgeville, which was becoming the main center. Over time, Dirty Hollow and Minersville became part of the growing settlement of Dodgeville. This is how the three separate villages eventually formed the single City of Dodgeville.