The Octagon House in Fond du Lac was built in 1856 and is one of the few remaining examples of its kind in Wisconsin. Secret tunnels and rooms fueled rumors of a connection to the Underground Railroad ...
If you ever find yourself asking for directions in the village of Carolina in Richmond, a local will likely tell you to look for the white octagon house on Main Street and start your journey there.
The building was placed at what is now W3362 Highway 16 in Swarthout Park, within 50 to 75 feet of the location Neshonoc founder Monroe Palmer built the 1,300 square-foot structure in 1857. His ...