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Winneconne
Liner notes
A midwestern folk song about the proud and quirky village of Winneconne, Wisconsin. The lyrics tell the tale of the 1967 Sovereign State of Winneconne secession after being left off the state map, led by Vera Kitchen and James Coughlin. The song paints a picture of locals fishing for walleye off the 1934 bascule bridge over the Wolf River, celebrating their small-town independence.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Streets and places
- West Main Street
- WIS 116
- Arrowhead Restaurant (historic)
Other
- Population has grown to around 2475 in the town area
- Known as 'history's crossing place'
Geography
- Wolf River
- Lake Winneconne
- Lake Butte des Morts
- Lake Poygan
Culture
- Annual bass and walleye fishing tournaments
- Secession Days celebration
- Historic village atmosphere
Architecture and visuals
- 1934 bascule bridge with fishing platforms
- Tree-lined residential streets
- Historic wooden structures at the Historical Village
Landmarks
- Wolf River Bridge (1934 bascule bridge)
- Winneconne Historical Village
- Marble Park
History
- Organized on April 14, 1848
- 1967 Sovereign State of Winneconne secession
- Wolf River Bridge built in 1934 as a WPA project
Businesses and industry
- Arrowhead Restaurant (historic)
- Tourism and fishing
- Local industrial community
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Streets and places
- West Main Street
- WIS 116
Other
- Waterway access points
Geography
- Wolf River
- Lake Winneconne
Culture
- Fishing platforms on the bridge
Architecture and visuals
- Bascule bridge structure
- Tree-lined streets
- Preserved wooden historical buildings
Landmarks
- Wolf River Bridge
- Winneconne Historical Village
History
- 1934 WPA bascule bridge
Businesses and industry
- Downtown commercial buildings
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
Put Winneconne on the map.
A little town deserves to make some noise.
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Locals have claimed Winneconne
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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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