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Argonne
Liner notes
A rustic folk song about Argonne, Wisconsin, where the northern woods meet the old rail lines. An acoustic guitar strums a melody honoring the World War I veterans the town was named for, while the lyrics tell of the quiet junction of Highways 32 and 55. The song captures the spirit of a small logging and railroad community surrounded by deep forests and winter snows.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-05
Streets and places
- Junction of State Highways 32 and 55
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (nearby)
Other
- Population around 546
Geography
- Forest County, northern Wisconsin
- Heavily forested area
Culture
- Known for outdoor activities like snowmobiling and fishing
Architecture and visuals
- Small unincorporated community
Landmarks
- Argonne post office
- Old Soo Line depot (historic)
History
- Originally named Van Zile, platted in 1888
- Renamed North Crandon in 1892
- Renamed Argonne in 1929 to honor WWI veterans of the Forest of Argonne
- Located on an old rail line
Businesses and industry
- Historically a railroad town
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-05
Streets and places
- Junction of State Highways 32 and 55
Geography
- Heavily forested
- Northern Wisconsin woods
Culture
- Outdoor recreation area
Architecture and visuals
- Small rural community
Landmarks
- Argonne post office
History
- Historic railroad depot
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
Put Argonne on the map.
A little town deserves to make some noise.
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Locals have claimed Argonne
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Pieces of merch out in the wild
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Requests for another song
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