The Over Look Tower

Location Information

Official Name: The Over Look Tower
Common Names:
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Driving Directions:
In the city of Elk Mound, take N Holly Ave north.  The Over Look Tower will be on the right side, in the Mound Hill Park, located on Elk Mound Hill Rd.

 


Physical Description:
This small, brick tower is on top of a large hill in the city of Elk Mound.  The tower is in the Mound Hill Park where a windy, two-lane, paved road leads to the tower.  There is parking access at the top of the hill.  The tower is dedicated to US Postal workers and can be distinctly seen from I-94.
Trespassing Notice:
Please respect this park's hours and only enter when the gate is open.
Other Notes:
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Why is the Octagon House Haunted?

*It is believed that someone died near this area.-SL
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People were permitted to go up to the tower whenever they wanted and do any kind of activity until a death occurred in the tower during the 1980s.  The town blocked off the tower and only allowed people to go up during certain times.-SL

Alleged Paranormal Activity

*Screaming, howling, and loud laughing have been heard.-SL
*People who go into the tower have become very ill with stomach pains.-SL
*Lights can be seen from the road.-SL

WIX Investigation

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Sources

SL=The Shadowlands.  This is a website where individuals can email supposed haunted locations in a specific state (Wisconsin), and the webmasters at the Shadowlands will post them.  Please note, that the Shadowlands has not investigated or researched these listed claims; and in some cases, information may be made up or erroneous.  Also, please note that some of these places have trespassing notices that have been not listed and The Shadowlands is not responsible for any investigations that any individual or group may pursue.  The Shadowlands has given WIX permission to use this information for this location which can be found here:  http://theshadowlands.net/places/wisconsin.htm

 

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