Friends of the Plumer Mine Headframe
Pence, Wisconsin
News & Updates
NEW: Plumer Mine Site Ruins Cleared
Did you know that there are foundations of the Plumer's former mining buildings behind the Headframe? We've just completed clearing years of brush away to reveal them. A walking trail connecting the Plumer Mine Headframe parking lot to the ruins has been cleared. We are researching these mysterious structures and will be developing interpretative signs to share their history and function.
In Process-New Interpretive Signs
New interpretative signs are being designed to tell the story of the Plumer Mine Headframe and Mining Location. These signs will replace and upgrade the former signs installed in 1993.
Safety Fencing Installed-2023
2023: New safety fencing was installed between the Headframe, mine shaft, and the parking lot.
Site Rehab-2023
The shaft opening beneath Plumer Mine Headframe was filled and landscaped.
Headframe Brushing-2023
2023: Volunteers completed tree and brush removal beneath the Plume Mine Headframe. Brush clearing outside of the Headframe fence continues in 2024.
Friends Group Established-2023 with 501c3 Tax Exempt Status in 2024.
The Friends of the Plumer Mine Headframe was established as a 501c3 non-profit volunteer member organization. A new website and social media begins sharing Friends news.