Friday, November 23, 2012

Governor Dodge SP--20 miles of hiking

 Cox Hollow Lake I
 Cox Hollow Lake II
 Cox Hollow Lake III
Cox Hollow Lake IV

When the State Park was constructed within the boundaries were the remnants of many an old homestead. These old farms existed prior to the advent of electricity to rural Wisconsin. Thus, each farm had a "Spring House"- an enclosed building built over a spring to keep milk, eggs and meats cool year-round.

 Ast Spring house
 Wilson Spring house
Stephen's Spring house





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