From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Caryville is an unincorporated community in the town of Rock Creek, in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is on the south shore of the Chippewa River, along State Highway 85, near where Dunn County Highway "H" crosses the river, approximately 8 miles southwest of Eau Claire, 3 miles northeast of Rock Falls, and 6 miles east-northeast of Meridean.
Location of Caryville in Wisconsin
[edit] Recreation
Caryville is located along the Chippewa River State Trail, a bike trail that utilizes an abandoned line of the Milwaukee Road. The Caryville Savanna is a 420 acre natural area located on Brush Island in the Chippewa River, approximately 2 miles west of Caryville (3 miles downriver).
[edit] History
Founded in the mid-19th century, Caryville had a train station, post office and Pony Express office by 1895.[1] Caryville is popular with fans of paranormal activity, as area legends report that the community's Sand Hill Cemetery[2] and the old Spring Brook School[3] are haunted.
[edit] References
- ^ 1895 Atlas of Wisconsin
- ^ Webpage dealing with the allegation that the Sand Hill Cemetery in Caryville is haunted
- ^ A webpage refuting the claims that the old Spring Brook school in Caryville is haunted
[edit] External links
