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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Harrison FAQs
01Where is Harrison located?
02What county is Harrison in?
03What is the history of Harrison?
04What remains at Harrison today?
05Can you visit Harrison?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Harrison, Grant County, Wisconsin”), CC BY-SA.
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