About

Located in the Wisconsin Territory, Pokerville was a true pioneering town. Originally settled in 1828, settlers were drawn with the hope of finding wealth in the ground, mining for lead... but stayed for their families.

The Pig Block and Pokerville General Store continue in these traditions, bringing together a collection of products that are simple, useful and authentic to the American experience.

We are family owned and operated. Thank you for your patronage.

Our Mission

To improve the lives of our neighbors and our community by promoting our heritage, supporting our families and remembering our traditions.

Our Method

  • Acquiring appropriate properties in a small town in Wisconsin (population under 800)
  • Restore property with historical accuracy and function.
  • Open a General Store providing goods, services and facilities to meet the needs and improve the lives of the immediate population

Small retail and food service businesses can find it hard to compete in a small town. Many towns across Wisconsin are left with a few, if any, fresh food options and neighborhoods often do not have a place to meet, get local news, buy local products, or have a cup of coffee. The modern, corporate diet has taken over America, serving our families' nutritional needs with chemicals, sugars, oils and food-like products.

Looking back in time we find the "General Store". This was a place where the population could find what they needed. So, we are going to do the same and work to provide small communities with what they need. The first location: Pokerville General Store.

Pokerville General Store will be tailor-fit to suit the needs of the host community, Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. It will offer vintage-themed merchandise, clothing with community logos, gear for camping and hiking, first-aid products, bulk dry goods, cutlery, jewelry and cookware. Inside is the Pig Block Pizza & Cafe. The menu will include food and ingredients that are fresh, never frozen, with no preservatives. This first store is special, as when the store is finally opened, it will be one of the oldest original store buildings in Wisconsin to be open today as a general store.

Your support in helping us make our mission successful is greatly appreciated. Your purchase will directly go to fund the historical restoration of this rare property.

THANK YOU!

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