There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Oak Grove has it. Oak Grove is a town in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 960 at the 2020 census, up from 948 at the 2010 census.
Eau Claire County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Nelsonville, Porter's Mills — Oak Grove keeps them company on the map.
The story of Oak Grove
Wisconsin's ghost towns are lead mines, lumber towns, and cutover country that went back to forest.
Oak Grove is a town in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 960 at the 2020 census, up from 948 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Brill and Tuscobia are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Dobie is also located partially in the town.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove is roughly 45.5886, -91.7292 — 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
Oak Grove FAQs
01Where is Oak Grove located?
02What county is Oak Grove in?
03What is the history of Oak Grove?
04What remains at Oak Grove today?
05Can you visit Oak Grove?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Oak Grove, Barron County, Wisconsin”), CC BY-SA.
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