Keith, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Keith, Wisconsin
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Ghost town
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 Keith, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Town | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1845335 |
Keith was once a small place in Forest County, Wisconsin. Today, it is known as a ghost town. This means it's a place where people used to live and work, but now it is empty.
Keith: A Wisconsin Ghost Town
Keith is considered a ghost town because no one lives there anymore. It was located in the town of Lincoln. This area is in Forest County, Wisconsin.
Where Was Keith Located?
Keith was about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) south-southeast of Crandon. Crandon is another town in Wisconsin. You could find Keith marked on maps made by the USGS as late as 1939. The USGS creates detailed maps of the United States.
What is a Ghost Town?
A ghost town is a place that used to be a town or city but is now empty. People might have left because a local industry closed. Sometimes, natural resources ran out. In other cases, a new road or railway bypassed the town. Ghost towns often have old buildings left behind. They stand as reminders of the past.
