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Wisconsin’s Most Famous Urban Legends: Haunting Tales for Curious Travelers

From ghostly spirits to cryptic creatures, Wisconsin's urban legends bring spine-tingling mystery to the heart of the midwest.

by Noah Morriss
on Sep 19
Full moon over mystery lake.
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The Untold Story of the Wisconsin City That Vanished Overnight

by Ben Jones
on Mar 24
The right side gate of the Dawn Manor, a building once located in the former town of Newport, Wisconsin.
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Few People Know Wisconsin Was Home To The First Highway Signs In America

by Ben Jones
on Feb 27
Historic street scene featuring old milestone markers and a vintage car parked nearby.
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The Little-Known Story Of The Stormy Kromer In Wisconsin And How It’s Made A Big Comeback

by Ben Jones
on Jan 31
Black and white photo of a vintage train with five men posing, two in the engine and three standing beside it.
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Crossing This 118-Year-Old Bridge In Wisconsin Is Like Walking Through History

by Ben Jones
on Jan 24
A newly constructed bridge spans a construction site, surrounded by trees and autumn foliage. Heavy machinery is visible below.

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Most People Didn’t Know That The Typewriter Was Invented Right Here In Wisconsin

by Ben Jones
on Dec 14
A vintage typewriter sits on a polished desk, illuminated by soft light from a nearby lamp.
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Archaeologists Have Discovered An Extensive Native American Village In This Wisconsin Park

by Ben Jones
on Oct 19
A serene lake scene with green grass, wildflowers, and trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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The Oldest Building In Wisconsin Was Used By A Fur Trader, Covered By Clapboard, And Moved To Two Different Parks

Tank Cottage in Heritage Hill State Park is Wisconsin’s oldest building, offering a glimpse into early settler life and French colonial architecture.

by Ben Jones
on Jul 18
A white house with a porch surrounded by blooming lilac flowers and green grass on a sunny day.
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The Charming Small Town In Wisconsin That Was Named With Some Random Letters

Ixonia, a unique small town in Wisconsin, was named by randomly selecting and arranging letters.

by Ben Jones
on Jun 7
Sign for Ixonia, an unincorporated area, with houses and a cloudy sky in the background.
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Few People Know This Charming Small Town In Wisconsin Is The Point Of Beginning

Hazel Green, Wisconsin, is the historical "point of beginning" for all land surveys in the state and offers a scenic road trip destination.

by Ben Jones
on May 16
A historic photo of a horse-drawn cart outside W.A. Andrew's store, with several men posing in front.
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Few People Know A Huge Civil War Camp Could Once Be Found Right Here In Wisconsin

Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin, served as a Civil War training facility, army hospital, and prisoner-of-war camp, and is now a historic site and football stadium.

by Nicole Haase
on Apr 10
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Few People Know Wisconsin Was Home To The First Kindergarten In America

Watertown, Wisconsin is home to the first kindergarten in the United States, founded by German immigrant Margarethe Meyer Schurz in 1856.

by Ben Jones
on Apr 6
A white house surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a clear blue sky.
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Here’s The Story Behind The Iconic Bronze Fonz Statue In Wisconsin

The Bronze Fonz statue in Milwaukee celebrates the iconic character Fonzie from the sitcom Happy Days and is a popular tourist attraction.

by Ben Jones
on Jun 18
A bronze statue of a smiling man giving a thumbs-up, with a river and city lights in the background at night.
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It Was So Cold In Wisconsin In 2014, Temperatures Dropped Below Zero For 54 days

The winter of 2013-14 in Wisconsin was the coldest in recent history, marked by extreme cold and extensive ice coverage.

by Ben Jones
on Dec 26
Snow-covered landscape viewed through a window, with drifts obscuring the view and a bright blue sky above.
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In 1979, Wisconsin Plunged Into An Arctic Freeze That Makes This Year’s Winter Look Downright Mild

Wisconsin experienced one of its coldest and snowiest winters during 1978-1979, with record-breaking low temperatures and prolonged snow cover.

by Nicole Haase
on Nov 29
A close-up of a thermometer showing temperatures around 40°F, with a snowy landscape blurred in the background.
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The Nearly Snowless Wisconsin Winter That Took Everyone By Surprise In 1968

by Nicole Haase
on Dec 2
A solitary, leafless tree stands in a foggy field, surrounded by a misty landscape.
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The Community Park In Wisconsin That Leads You Straight To An Abandoned Cold War Missile Site

Hillcrest Park in Waukesha, Wisconsin, features an abandoned Cold War-era missile site that offers a unique historical experience.

by Ben Jones
on Nov 25
Two large, industrial structures stand in a grassy field under a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees.
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It’s Impossible To Forget The Year Wisconsin Saw Its Single Largest Snowfall Ever

Wisconsin experienced its largest one-day snowfall on Groundhog Day 2011, with over two feet of snow in some areas.

by Daniella DiRienzo
on Oct 19
Two people stand in deep snow near a house, surrounded by trees, with snow covering the ground and building.
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The Abandoned Badger Ammunition Plant In Wisconsin Is One Of The Eeriest Places In America

The Badger Army Ammunition Plant in Wisconsin, once the largest ammunition plant in the world, now offers a glimpse into war history through a museum.

by Ben Jones
on Sep 16
Exterior of the Badger Army Ammunition Museum building, featuring a sign with operating hours and contact information.
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Here Are The 10 Most Dangerous Places In Wisconsin After Dark

Lists the most dangerous cities in Wisconsin based on FBI data, while highlighting their redeeming qualities.

by Victoria Winkler
on Aug 8
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