Sinipee
The Lost River City
State: Wisconsin
County: Grant County
Founded: 1830s
Abandoned: 1840s (flooded/disease)
Peak Population: Unknown
Sinipee was poised to rival Dubuque, Iowa, as a lead shipping port. However, a malaria outbreak in 1839 decimated the population, and repeated flooding made the low-lying site untenable. The town was abandoned, and its remains are now submerged.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Hard (underwater)
Time Needed: N/A
Quick Facts
- Rival to Dubuque
- Killed by Malaria ('Ague')
- Submerged by Lock & Dam 11
Location
Address: Mississippi River, WI
Coordinates: 42.5833, -90.6333