Peshtigo Fire Museum

Peshtigo, WI · Historical Buildings

The Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871 remains largely overlooked in historical texts, despite the fact that it claimed several thousand lives and razed the township to the ground. However, phoenix-like, the town has risen from the ashes to become a thriving community. A former church which was moved across the river to its current location in 1927 now houses a museum detailing the fire, which is believed by many to be haunted. Visitors have heard ghostly voices, smelt smoke and seen apparitions. There is even an account of a person driving past who called the fire brigade after they saw the church engulfed in phantom flames, although this is highly unlikely as the church was constructed after the actual fires. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Geographic Information

Address
400 Oconto Avenue
Peshtigo, WI
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GPS
45.0558792, -87.7533736
County
Marinette County County, Wisconsin
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Is Peshtigo Fire Museum really haunted?
Visitors rate Peshtigo Fire Museum at 77.3 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 1 person has shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Peshtigo Fire Museum located?
The address is 400 Oconto Avenue, Peshtigo, WI. GPS coordinates: 45.0558792, -87.7533736.
What kind of haunted place is Peshtigo Fire Museum?
Peshtigo Fire Museum is listed under Historical Buildings in our Wisconsin section.
What is the nearest town to Peshtigo Fire Museum?
Peshtigo, WI is the closest town, about 0.2 miles away, with Marinette (6.7 mi.) and Menominee (7.7 mi.) also nearby.

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  • Sam |

    I was there in the basement and I heard voices talking about moving bodies from the mass grave.

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