Nelsonville

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

Nelsonville is a ghost town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Nelsonville was located in the town of Drammen at what is currently the junction of County Highways B and ZZ, 7.8 miles (12.6 km) northeast of Mondovi. The town was marked on USGS maps as late as 1932.

The on-the-ground condition of Nelsonville 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 Nelsonville 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 Nelsonville is roughly 44.6542, -91.5700 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.