Caryville, Wisconsin

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Caryville is an unincorporated community in the town of Rock Creek, in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States.[1][2] 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 (13 km) southwest of Eau Claire, 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Rock Falls, and 6 miles (9.7 km) east-northeast of Meridean.

Location of Caryville in Wisconsin
Caryville, WI

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 (1.7 km2) natural area located on Brush Island in the Chippewa River, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Caryville (3 miles downriver).

History

Founded in the mid-19th century, Caryville had a train station, post office, and Pony Express office by 1895.[3] Caryville is popular with fans of paranormal activity, as area legends report that the community's Sand Hill Cemetery,[4] and the old Spring Brook School[5] are haunted. Spring Brook Lutheran Church, 240th Avenue, and the Meridean Slough are also reportedly haunted.

References

  1. "Caryville, Wisconsin". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. 
  2. Caryville, Wisconsin
  3. 1895 Atlas of Wisconsin
  4. Webpage dealing with the allegation that the Sand Hill Cemetery in Caryville is haunted
  5. A webpage refuting the claims that the old Spring Brook school in Caryville is haunted

External links

Coordinates: 44°45′05″N 91°40′28″W / 44.75139°N 91.67444°W / 44.75139; -91.67444


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