DONALDSON

NAME: Donaldson
COUNTY: Vilas
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 2
CLIMATE: Snow in winter, hot in summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Best in spring, summer, or fall
COMMENTS: No current residents. 2 miles west of Land O' Lakes on Hwy B.Next to dump. Near current lumber yard
REMAINS: Foundations of buildings along abandoned railroad track
Donaldson was formed around the lumbering industry. The town was abandoned around 1920, as activity centered around the town of State Line, now Land O' LakesTown was active for about 20 years. The steps of the old Donaldson School are still visible. Submitted by: Sara Semrad

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