Clarence

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

Clarence Addison Dykstra ( DYKE-strə; February 25, 1883 – May 6, 1950) was a U.S. government administrator. He served as city manager in Cincinnati, Ohio, after teaching government at the University of Chicago. He then became president of the University of Wisconsin (1937–1945) as well as the 1st Director of the Selective Service System between 1940 and 1941. He then became provost of UCLA from 1945 to 1950. He also served as the efficiency director of the city's Department of Water and Power for Los Angeles before World War II.

The on-the-ground condition of Clarence 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 Clarence 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.