Wisconsin is home to one of the most unique features in the world, and by unique, we mean that the center of the world is in Wisconsin. It's true! Most folks don't believe it at first, but Wisconsin boasts a truly fascinating reputation. Up in the central part of the state, west of Wausau is a totally amazing spot that only exists in a few places in the world. Tucked away on a farm in Poniatowski is the intersection of 45 North parallel and the 90 West parallel. If you're looking for the center of the world, well. It's in Wisconsin.

The 45×90 points, as they're called, are the four points on Earth which are halfway between the geographical poles, the equator, the Prime Meridian, and the 180th meridian. Only two of these points are on land - the other two fall in the middle of the ocean. And the one not in Wisconsin is in a desolate, mountainous region of China near Mongolia that's very difficult to visit.

That makes the short hike out to the middle of a farm field in Wisconsin seem pretty darn manageable, even if I did sink into the snow quite a bit on my way there. Pro tip if you go in winter - follow the snowmobile tracks to make the trip a little easier.

We're not kidding when we say this spot is a bit out in the middle of nowhere. But it's not a long drive from Wausau and it's a pretty cool place to get to visit. Not to mention surprising! Most folks don't know that the center of the world is in Wisconsin.

Poniatowski is a very small unincorporated town that's named for a Polish general. It's one of the most unique places in Wisconsin.

Because the actual marker was out in a field, there used to be a sign and a symbolic marker.

But recently, the area was resurveyed, a path was created, benches were put out and the official spot is now marked thanks to the generosity of donors. There's an official marker embedded in the ground and visitors can stand in the very middle of the Northern half of the Western Hemisphere.

There's plenty of information posted to help explain why this spot is so special and unique. It's a true gold mine when it comes to interesting facts about Wisconsin.

With two spots underwater and a third virtually unreachable, this tiny but important spot in Wisconsin is really quite awesome.

And the scenery's pretty darn gorgeous, as well.

Once you've visited the location, make sure you head to the Wausau Convention and Visitors' Bureau in downtown Wausau to sign the visitors' book for the 45 x 90 and get your very own commemorative coin.

It's a pretty awesome and totally unique souvenir of your trip to the center of the world.

The easiest way to find the marker is to put the address 5651 Meridian Rd, Athens, WI 54411 in your GPS. You can also just use this Google map.

Were you surprised that the center of the world is in Wisconsin? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

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