Country cemetery dates back to state’s founding days
Posted by GINNY HALL on May 23, 2013
Share A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE The Troy Lakes Cemetery is located on County Highway J west of East Troy and just a little east of Troy Center. The cemetery association was organized on April 12, 1851. That meeting took place ...
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Long history of Williams family reflected in barn
Posted by GINNY HALL on May 17, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE A brightly colored barn quilt can be seen on the barn at 2789 Theatre Road between Bailey’s Road and North Walworth Road (Wisconsin Highway 67). The barn is set back, so you need to drive slowly or stop near the driveway ...
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Towns split off when Williams Bay incorporated
Posted by GINNY HALL on May 10, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE You have to have an errand in mind to drive past the Williams Bay Village Hall. It is not on the main stream of traffic in the village. It is located at the north end of Williams Street. The village was ...
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Irish heritage showcased in choice of quilt pattern
Posted by GINNY HALL on May 3, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE You can enjoy seeing the “Irish Chain” barn quilt on the Mitten Farm at W2452 County Highway J in the town of East Troy. The barn is on the south side of the road; the house is across the road. When ...
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This community was settled long before statehood
Posted by GINNY HALL on April 26, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE At the northern intersection of County Highway P and Territorial Road is one of Walworth County’s forgotten communities -- Lyman. There used to be a school, church and cemetery here. The church building is being preserved and the cemetery next to ...
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East Troy resident remembers school days fondly
Posted by GINNY HALL on April 19, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE The former Troy Lakes School House can be seen on County Highway J on the northern edge of Walworth County. The building is now a private home located between Stringers Bridge Road and Woodfield Court in the town of East Troy. ...
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1850s farm provides fodder for family stories
Posted by GINNY HALL on April 11, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE A “Tree of Life” barn quilt graces the barn on Karen and Tom Kleist’s property, located on County Highway A between Hodges Road and Peck Station Road. It is in Section 6 of the town of LaFayette. The Kleists purchased the ...
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Heart-shaped prairie lends its name to community
Posted by GINNY HALL on April 5, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE If you have ever driven on County Highway O north of County Highway A, you probably drove through Heart Prairie. There is a highway sign indicating the name of this small community. Just before you come to Territorial Road you will ...
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Hall built for Gardeners and Foremen Association
Posted by GINNY HALL on March 29, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE Horticultural Hall has been an important part of Lake Geneva for many years. It was built in 1911, but some of its origins date back to 1877 with the Fresh Air Foundation. This is the group that raises money for Holiday ...
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Farm’s ownership reflects history of area
Posted by GINNY HALL on March 22, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE “Girl’s Favorite” is the name of the quilt depicted on the barn at the Merry Water Farm, which is located at N1240 Hillside Road in the town of Linn. The 1857 plat map shows that this farm was owned by L. ...
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Barn’s walls hold proof of hired hand’s addiction
Posted by GINNY HALL on March 14, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE “Prairie Queen” is the name of this barn quilt located on the barn at the Bruno E. Schiffleger farm, W3790 Potters Road, northeast of Elkhorn. The farm is in section 21 of the town of LaFayette. Schiffleger is a retired dentist who ...
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Christian school serves students from 30 churches
Posted by GINNY HALL on March 8, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE The Delavan Christian School is located at 848 Oak St. This nondenominational school is in its 61st year in the city. Although it is right next door to the Delavan Christian Reform Church, it is not associated with that church. It ...
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Barn serves as palette for family’s memories
Posted by GINNY HALL on March 1, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE The barn on the Vance farm, just north of Elkhorn, is located at N5489 County Highway H. The barn quilt on this barn is called Harvest Star. In 1857, the plat map indicates that William T. Smith was the owner of ...
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Hall may be new, but township dates to 1842
Posted by GINNY HALL on February 24, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE The town of Darien hall is relatively new, built in 1997. The building is located at N2826 Foundry Road on the south side of the village. The township itself, however, dates back to 1842 when it first was settled by Christopher ...
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After 100 years of farming, it's still all in the family
Posted by GINNY HALL on February 15, 2013
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE The home of Ernie and Becky Merwin is located at W4322 Linton Road in the town of Linn. The Merwin family can claim ancestors of three early Walworth County settlers -- Merwin, Reek and Kaye. You may remember some of the ...
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Early Springfield settlers anticipated railroad’s arrival
Posted by GINNY HALL on February 8, 2013
A photo gallery of this Mystery Place is HERE The south entrance into Springfield is where Wisconsin highways 120 and 36 separate. This community was platted by Henry T. Fuller in 1855. According to C.W. Butterfield’s “History of Walworth County,” Springfield had a population of around 125 in 1882. ...
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1900s barn weathers community, business changes
Posted by GINNY HALL on February 5, 2013
A photo gallery of this Mystery Place is HERE The barn at 431 E. Geneva St. in Elkhorn features a barn quilt called Golden Samovar Star. The barn is in an area that has seen lots of changes over the years. This was the former Brogan Manufacturing Co., a ...
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Small community shares a name with Austria's captial
Posted by GINNY HALL on January 25, 2013
A photo gallery of this Mystery Place is HERE Did you know that you could drive to Vienna? Yes, Walworth County has a community by that name. It is on the very east side of the county in the town of Spring Prairie at the intersection of County Highway ...
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Agroliance still known by its old name: Millard Feed
Posted by GINNY HALL on January 22, 2013
A photo gallery of this Mystery Place is HERE. Many local residents probably still call the building at W6406 County Highway A the Millard Feed Mill. But as of October, 2010, the new name is Agroliance; the owners are still named Cook. And when I looked in the ...
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Century-old barn has housed cows to collectibles
Posted by GINNY HALL on January 10, 2013
A photo gallery of this Mystery Place is HERE. The Schuyler and Rita Case Farm is located at W8388 Stateline Road, just southeast of the village of Sharon. It is on the north side of the road, which places it in Walworth County. According to the 1857 plat ...
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