Adamsville

Wisconsin's ghost towns are lead mines, lumber towns, and cutover country that went back to forest.

Adamsville is a ghost town in the town of Ridgeway, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. Adamsville was founded by the politician John Adams and was the birthplace of his son Alva Adams, who served as the governor of Colorado.

The on-the-ground condition of Adamsville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Adamsville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.