Perote

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

Perote is a ghost town in Menominee County, Wisconsin, United States. Perote was located in the town of Menominee, 5 miles (8.0 km) south-southwest of White Lake. The town was marked on USGS maps as late as 1952. Perote was located along the railroad and was named for John Baptist Perrote (or "Sabatis"), a Menominee judge.

The on-the-ground condition of Perote 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 Perote 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 Perote is roughly 45.0911, -88.8128 — 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.