Northwest Wisconsin Part 2
Cornucopia
Population: 98
Cornucopia is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Bell in northern Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. It is situated on Lake Superior at the northern end of the Bayfield Peninsula. It is along Wisconsin Highway 13 and County Highway C. The community borders the lake at Siskiwit Bay, between Roman's Point and Mawikwe Point. It is near a mainland portion of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, which features the Mawikwe Bay Sea Caves.
Trivia:
In 1903, T.J. Stevenson and Albert Wescott, two land speculators from Iowa established a post office and gave the village the name "Cornucopia" for its abundance of resources. A centennial celebration in 2003 recognized this event.
After World War II, Cornucopia's natural environment led tourism to replace logging, farming, and fishing as the dominant industry of the community. Today, most working-age residents are engaged in trades, service, or seasonal employment.
Couderay
Population: 88
Couderay is a village in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Couderay River. The village is located within the Town of
Couderay.
Trivia:
Couderay is home to Al Capone's northwoods hideaway, a tourist site called "The Hideout." The Hideout was purchased in the spring of 2010 by the Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Tribe after bankruptcy hearings for the previous owners.
Cumberland
Population: 2170
Cumberland is a city in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The city is located partially within the Town of Cumberland. It was
incorporated in 1885.
Trivia:
Cumberland hosts the "Rutabaga Festival" annually on the weekend preceding Labor Day weekend. The festival features live music, carnival rides, food, a parade, and other events.
Danbury
Population: 172
Danbury is an unincorporated census-designated place in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located in the southwest corner of the town of Swiss. The main intersection in the community is located at the intersection of two state highways, (Wisconsin Highway 35 and Wisconsin Highway 77).
Trivia:
St. Croix Chippewa Indians Band from the Lake Superior Chippewa holds it annual St. Croix Wild Rice Pow-wow hosting drums and singers from all over North America. The three-day celebration features drum and dance contests, huge feasts and a large variety of food and craft vendors.
Drummond
Population: 463
Drummond is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 463 at the 2010 census. The census-designated place of Drummond is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Lake Owen is also located in the town.
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