Wisconsin's Lost Towns: 11

by Rhonda Fochs

Wisconsin has over 200 lost, long ago, and nearly gone places. Why they began, why they faded or died encompasses many issues, many reasons. For Rhonda, her love of lost towns and long ago places began in northern Wisconsin, and in this book, she explores the stories and tales of Wisconsin’s places of the past.

324 pages, Paperback

Published May 9, 2017

Reviews

[Myra Italiano]

I grew up in Wisconsin and still live across the border in MN but frequently visit family and friends or just love visiting various places in the beautiful state of Wisconsin. I found this at a book fair in Rosemount, MN and love it.. Husband is retiring in a year and we plan to explore some more of Wisconsin so this is a great reference book for places to visit or stop along our way. One thing I would have liked to seen added to the book would be a map showing the counties. But I can remedy that by printing one out and keeping it in the book.

[Elizabeth]

This was an interesting look at the boom-bust, company, and ghost towns of Wisconsin, especially when in an area I was familiar with or with town names I recognized.

[Richard Majewski]

Interesting to look back st how and why towns did not survive the early years in Wisconsin.