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The American state that's a tiny piece of Cornwall

There's a real connection between Wisconsin and Cornwall.

Did you know about Cornwall's connection with Wisconsin?

Redruth is twinned with Mineral Point, the state鈥檚 third oldest city, where Cornish miners settled in the 1800s to forge a new life in the lead and zinc mines.

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism says they are very proud of their Cornish Heritage.

Photo credit: Travel Wisconsin.

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