Wisconsin, USA · City Hub
Cobb
Liner notes
A country folk song with vocals and lyrics celebrating Cobb, Wisconsin. The lyrics sing about the annual August Corn Boil at Shepherd Park, with the smell of BBQ chicken on the open pit grill. It reflects on the town's history from the 1880 railroad depot to the brick churches that anchor the community.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Benson Street
Other
- Village office located at 501 Benson Street
Geography
- Located in Iowa County, Wisconsin
- Rich rolling prairie
Culture
- Hosts the annual Cobb Corn Boil in August
- Features free corn-on-the-cob, BBQ chicken, and softball tournaments
Architecture and visuals
- Brick churches
- Municipal water tower
Landmarks
- Shepherd Park
- 1970 Water Tower
- Methodist Church
- Lutheran Church
History
- Incorporated in 1902 and named for General Amoss Cobb
- Previously known as Cross Plains, Danville, and Village of Eden
- Railroad arrived in 1880 with a depot built in 1881
Businesses and industry
- Historically an agricultural hub
- Early stage road inn business
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Shepherd Park
- 501 Benson Street
Other
- Green park spaces used for summer festivals
Geography
- Rolling prairie terrain
Culture
- Open pit grills at Shepherd Park
Architecture and visuals
- Brick masonry on religious buildings
- Steel water tower
Landmarks
- 1970 Water Tower
- 1972 brick Methodist Church
- 1937 brick Lutheran Church
History
- 1881 depot site
Businesses and industry
- Village office building
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
Put Cobb on the map.
A little town deserves to make some noise.
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Locals have claimed Cobb
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