directions

Located in Monroe County near the community of Cataract north of Sparta, the Paul and Matilda Wegner Grotto can be reached by taking Highway 71-27 at Sparta north 9 miles where Highway 71 turns west to Melrose; the Wegner Grotto is 2/10 of a mile west on Highway 71. When traveling on I-90 from the east or west, take the Sparta Highway 71-27 turnoff to the north. From the north, where I-94 intersects with Highway 27, take Highway 27 south through Black River Falls to where it joins Highway 71, 1-1/2 miles south of Cataract; take Highway 71 west 2/10 of a mile.

For more information about the Paul and Matilda Wegner, write to:
Monroe County Local History Room
200 W. Main St.
P.O. Box 419
Sparta, Wisconsin 54645-0419

Or call:
608-269-8680

Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Local History Room maintains an exhibit and research materials documenting the site.