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Kennan
Liner notes
A country folk song about Kennan, Wisconsin, a quiet village in Price County along Highway 8. The singer reflects on the historic Yellow Schoolhouse and the old timber days near the Jump River tributaries, celebrating the enduring rural community.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Highway 8
- Mequon St
Other
- Population of 143 at the 2020 census
Geography
- Price County
- Jump River tributaries
- Surrounded by forests and farmland
Culture
- Close-knit rural community
- Outdoor recreation like hunting and snowmobiling
Architecture and visuals
- Historic one-room school building
Landmarks
- Yellow Schoolhouse
- Four Corners School
History
- Formed on January 8, 1889
- Developed along the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault St. Marie Rail Road
Businesses and industry
- Lumber industry
- Agriculture
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Highway 8
- Mequon St
Other
- Cold winters with snow showers
Geography
- Forests
- Farmland
- Jump River tributaries
Culture
- Rural logging and farming aesthetic
Architecture and visuals
- Deteriorating historic one-room school building
Landmarks
- Yellow Schoolhouse
History
- Historic one-room schoolhouse
Businesses and industry
- Town garage
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
Put Kennan on the map.
A little town deserves to make some noise.
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Locals have claimed Kennan
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Song plays
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Pieces of merch out in the wild
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Requests for another song
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