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Calhoun

A ghost town of unknown status in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Calhoun feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Brian Calhoun (born May 8, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).

Calhoun is the lone documented ghost town in Waukesha County — for now.

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The story of Calhoun

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

Brian Calhoun (born May 8, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Calhoun 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Calhoun 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. The mapped point for Calhoun is roughly 43.0134, -88.1270 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Calhoun FAQs

01Where is Calhoun located?
Calhoun is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, mapped near 43.0134, -88.1270.
02What county is Calhoun in?
Calhoun sits in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. See our full guide to ghost towns in Waukesha County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Calhoun?
Brian Calhoun (born May 8, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).
04What remains at Calhoun today?
The on-the-ground condition of Calhoun 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.
05Can you visit Calhoun?
Here's the honest truth: access to Calhoun 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. The mapped point for Calhoun is roughly 43.0134, -88.1270 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Brian Calhoun”), CC BY-SA.

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