Cave of the Mounds
Blue Mounds, WI
From collectors
Cave of the Mounds, a natural limestone cave, is named for two nearby hills called the Blue Mounds. It is located in the southern slope of the east hill. The cave's beauty comes from its many varieties of mineral formations called speleothems.
Machine 1: is located in the building with the cave entrance:
1) 'Stalactites', image of Stalactites,
2) 'Trilobite', Image of Trilobite,
3) 'Brigham Farm', building,
4) 'Wisconsin's Oldest Classroom', People in cave
Machine 2: has been moved to the Cave Entrance building. Designs are:
1) 'Cave of the Mounds', View inside cave
2) 'Cave of the Mounds National Landmark', word logo
3) 'Cave of the Mounds Discovered August 1939', image of cave interior
4) 'Cave of the Mounds, Spelunker', image of cave interior
Machine 3: is in the main building/ gift shop.
1) "Cave of the Mounds" Wisconsin outline and stalactites/stalagmites,
2) "Polly the Parrot" rock formation,
3) "COTM" with butterflies,
4) "Brigham Farm est. 1828",
5/24: Machine 1 is retired,
9/26/2025 There are three machines.
Machine 1, which was listed as "retired", is still in operation and is located in the building with the cave entrance.
Machine 2 is also in the building with the cave entrance.
Machine 3 is in the main building/gift shop.
11/5/2025: Formatting issue in listing Machine 3 designs AOK (TEC 5766)
7/2/26: Machine #1 working, pressing a little short on coppers. Machine #2 working, pressing with one third of the design cut off. Machine #3 was out of order. TEC #4871
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 2 | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 1 | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 3 | 4 | Penny |
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