Platteville is located in
Grant County within the
West Region, between
Madison and
Dubuque, IA along US Highway 151 near
Lancaster,
Darlington,
Belmont, and
Hazel Green.
Platteville has recreation and arts programs, ranging from soccer to museums, art galleries to flag football, and many more activities in between. The University of Wisconsin Platteville offers numerous artistic and athletic endeavors for the public's enjoyment. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 9,877, an increase of 15 since 1990.