Delhi isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Delhi, Wisconsin is a ghost town in the town of Rushford, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on County Highway E between Omro and Eureka at the junction of the Fox River and Waukau Creek.
The story of Delhi
Wisconsin's ghost towns are lead mines, lumber towns, and cutover country that went back to forest.
Delhi, Wisconsin is a ghost town in the town of Rushford, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on County Highway E between Omro and Eureka at the junction of the Fox River and Waukau Creek. Delhi was also known as La Borde's Landing. 1890 census records identify Delhi as Island Park. Delhi had an established post office between 1850 and 1893.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Delhi 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Delhi 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 Delhi is roughly 44.0044, -88.8417 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Delhi FAQs
01Where is Delhi located?
02What county is Delhi in?
03What is the history of Delhi?
04What remains at Delhi today?
05Can you visit Delhi?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Delhi, Wisconsin”), CC BY-SA.
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