Some places earn their silence — and Quincy is one of them. Quincy is a town in Adams County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,159 at the 2020 census, slightly down from 1,163 at the 2010 census. The ghost town of Quincy was located in the town.
The story of Quincy
Wisconsin's ghost towns are lead mines, lumber towns, and cutover country that went back to forest.
Quincy is a town in Adams County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,159 at the 2020 census, slightly down from 1,163 at the 2010 census. The ghost town of Quincy was located in the town.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Quincy 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 Quincy 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 Quincy is roughly 43.9217, -89.9347 — 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
Quincy FAQs
01Where is Quincy located?
02What county is Quincy in?
03What is the history of Quincy?
04What remains at Quincy today?
05Can you visit Quincy?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Quincy, Wisconsin”), CC BY-SA.
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