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Pleasant Ridge

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Pleasant Ridge. Pleasant Ridge may refer to a place in the United States: Pleasant Ridge (Wilcox County, Alabama), a plantation near Camden, Alabama Pleasant Ridge, Indiana (disambiguation), several places Pleasant Ridge Plantation, Mai

Pleasant Ridge is the lone documented ghost town in Grant County — for now.

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The story of Pleasant Ridge

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

Pleasant Ridge may refer to a place in the United States: Pleasant Ridge (Wilcox County, Alabama), a plantation near Camden, Alabama Pleasant Ridge, Indiana (disambiguation), several places Pleasant Ridge Plantation, Maine Pleasant Ridge, Michigan Pleasant Ridge, Barry County, Missouri Pleasant Ridge, Harrison County, Missouri Pleasant Ridge, Texas County, Missouri Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, Ohio Pleasant Ridge, Wisconsin Pleasant Ridge, Grant County, Wisconsin

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Pleasant Ridge 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 Pleasant Ridge 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.

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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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Pleasant Ridge FAQs

01Where is Pleasant Ridge located?
Pleasant Ridge is in Grant County, Wisconsin. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Pleasant Ridge in?
Pleasant Ridge sits in Grant County, Wisconsin. See our full guide to ghost towns in Grant County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Pleasant Ridge?
Pleasant Ridge may refer to a place in the United States: Pleasant Ridge (Wilcox County, Alabama), a plantation near Camden, Alabama Pleasant Ridge, Indiana (disambiguation), several places Pleasant Ridge Plantation, Maine Pleasant Ridge, Michigan Pleasant Rid
04What remains at Pleasant Ridge today?
The on-the-ground condition of Pleasant Ridge 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 Pleasant Ridge?
Here's the honest truth: access to Pleasant Ridge 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.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Pleasant Ridge”), CC BY-SA.

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