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Harrison

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Harrison ghost town, Wisconsin
Plate I — Harrison, WisconsinPhoto: AEtheEditor (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons

Harrison isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. The Town of Harrison is a town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 529 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Cornelia is located in the town.

Harrison is the lone documented ghost town in Calumet County — for now.

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The story of Harrison

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

The Town of Harrison is a town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 529 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Cornelia is located in the town.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison is roughly 42.7219, -90.6222 — 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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Harrison FAQs

01Where is Harrison located?
Harrison is in Calumet County, Wisconsin, mapped near 42.7219, -90.6222.
02What county is Harrison in?
Harrison sits in Calumet County, Wisconsin. See our full guide to ghost towns in Calumet County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Harrison?
The Town of Harrison is a town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 529 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Cornelia is located in the town.
04What remains at Harrison today?
The on-the-ground condition of Harrison 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 Harrison?
Here's the honest truth: access to Harrison 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 Harrison is roughly 42.7219, -90.6222 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Harrison, Grant County, Wisconsin”), CC BY-SA.

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