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Highway 39 (Wisconsin)
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State Trunk Highway 39 is a state highway in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. It runs in east–west across south central Wisconsin from Edmund to New Glarus
.
WIS 39 is one of only two numbered state trunk highways, along with WIS 794
, that share a number designation with an Interstate or Federal/US highway within the state's borders. Wisconsin Department of Transportation
policy prohibited dual designations within the state trunk highway system, prior to the commissioning of I-39
in 1992.
, less than a quarter of a mile (roughly 200 meters) from the unincorporated community of Edmund, Wisconsin
. Heading south, it heads into the village of Linden
where it is known as Franklin Street.
In the center of Linden
, WIS 39 heads southeast on Main Street out of town, through the hills of Southwestern Wisconsin, crossing under US Highway 151 outside of Mineral Point
.
Entering Mineral Point
on Fountain Street, it passes the entrance to the Iowa County
Fairgrounds to Dodge Street, where it heads north with Business Route US 151 around the downtown area. At the north side of the city, WIS 39 turns south with WIS 23 down Commerce Street.
The two state highways turn southeast on Doty Street just northeast of the downtown area to head out of the city. The intersection crosses Shakerag Street, which heads towards the entrance to Pendarvis
, a state historical site.
Outside of the city, WIS 39 heads northeast on Jackson Street while WIS 23 continues to the southeast. Wandering through rural farmland and the town of Waldwick
, Highway 39 finally reaches the village of Hollandale
, where it is known as Waldwick Road. In downtown Hollandale
, WIS 39 intersects with the southern terminus of WIS 191.
WIS 39 continues in a generally eastern direction through the rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin
to its intersection with WIS 78. WIS 78 crosses from the west to the northeast, while WIS 39 continues east.
WIS 39 finally reaches New Glarus
, where it becomes 6th Avenue. After crossing the Sugar River State Bike Trail
(built on a former railway line), the route ends at its eastern terminus of WIS 69. WIS 39 used to continue to WIS 59 near Albany
but was degraded to County Highway F due to low traffic volumes and tight turns.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. It runs in east–west across south central Wisconsin from Edmund to New Glarus
New Glarus, Wisconsin
New Glarus is a village in Green County, Wisconsin, United States at the intersection of Wisconsin Highways 69 and 39. It has a population of 2,304 according to the 2010 census. Since 2000 it has had a population growth of 9.09 percent. The village, as well as the town that surrounds it, was named...
.
WIS 39 is one of only two numbered state trunk highways, along with WIS 794
Highway 794 (Wisconsin)
State Trunk Highway 794 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs north–south in Milwaukee County from downtown Milwaukee to its southern suburbs...
, that share a number designation with an Interstate or Federal/US highway within the state's borders. Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, abbreviated as WisDOT, is a governmental agency of the U.S. state of Wisconsin responsible for planning, building and maintaining the state's highways...
policy prohibited dual designations within the state trunk highway system, prior to the commissioning of I-39
Interstate 39
Interstate 39 is a highway in the midwestern United States. I-39 runs from Normal, Illinois at Interstate 55 to Highway 29 in Rothschild, Wisconsin, approximately six miles south of Wausau. I-39 was designed to replace US Highway 51, which in the early 1980s was one of the busiest two-lane...
in 1992.
Route description
WIS 39 begins at the intersection of US Highway 18U.S. Route 18 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, U.S. Route 18 runs east–west across the southern part of the state. The highway serves as major connecting route between Madison and the southwest corner of the state...
, less than a quarter of a mile (roughly 200 meters) from the unincorporated community of Edmund, Wisconsin
Edmund, Wisconsin
Edmund is an unincorporated census-designated place located in the town of Linden in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. Edmund is located on U.S. Route 18 west of Dodgeville. Edmund had a post office, which closed on November 2, 2002. As of the 2010 census, its population was 173....
. Heading south, it heads into the village of Linden
Linden, Wisconsin
Linden is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 615 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Linden.-Geography:Linden is located at ....
where it is known as Franklin Street.
In the center of Linden
Linden, Wisconsin
Linden is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 615 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Linden.-Geography:Linden is located at ....
, WIS 39 heads southeast on Main Street out of town, through the hills of Southwestern Wisconsin, crossing under US Highway 151 outside of Mineral Point
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Mineral Point is a city in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,617 at the 2000 census. In 2008 the city's population had taken a decline and is currently only 2,462, but still the second most populous community in Iowa County...
.
Entering Mineral Point
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Mineral Point is a city in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,617 at the 2000 census. In 2008 the city's population had taken a decline and is currently only 2,462, but still the second most populous community in Iowa County...
on Fountain Street, it passes the entrance to the Iowa County
Iowa County, Wisconsin
Iowa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 22,780. Its county seat and largest city is Dodgeville.Iowa County is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:According to the U.S...
Fairgrounds to Dodge Street, where it heads north with Business Route US 151 around the downtown area. At the north side of the city, WIS 39 turns south with WIS 23 down Commerce Street.
The two state highways turn southeast on Doty Street just northeast of the downtown area to head out of the city. The intersection crosses Shakerag Street, which heads towards the entrance to Pendarvis
Pendarvis
Pendarvis is a historic site located in Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is made up of several 19th century cabins built by Cornish immigrants who came to Mineral Point to mine lead...
, a state historical site.
Outside of the city, WIS 39 heads northeast on Jackson Street while WIS 23 continues to the southeast. Wandering through rural farmland and the town of Waldwick
Waldwick, Wisconsin
Waldwick is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 500 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Jonesdale is located in the town.-Geography:...
, Highway 39 finally reaches the village of Hollandale
Hollandale, Wisconsin
Hollandale is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 283 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Hollandale is located at ....
, where it is known as Waldwick Road. In downtown Hollandale
Hollandale, Wisconsin
Hollandale is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 283 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Hollandale is located at ....
, WIS 39 intersects with the southern terminus of WIS 191.
WIS 39 continues in a generally eastern direction through the rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
to its intersection with WIS 78. WIS 78 crosses from the west to the northeast, while WIS 39 continues east.
WIS 39 finally reaches New Glarus
New Glarus, Wisconsin
New Glarus is a village in Green County, Wisconsin, United States at the intersection of Wisconsin Highways 69 and 39. It has a population of 2,304 according to the 2010 census. Since 2000 it has had a population growth of 9.09 percent. The village, as well as the town that surrounds it, was named...
, where it becomes 6th Avenue. After crossing the Sugar River State Bike Trail
Sugar River State Trail
The Sugar River State Trail is a long, , recreation rail trail in Wisconsin.This trail connects four communities: New Glarus, Monticello, Albany and Brodhead...
(built on a former railway line), the route ends at its eastern terminus of WIS 69. WIS 39 used to continue to WIS 59 near Albany
Albany, Wisconsin
Albany is a village in Green County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,191 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Albany.-Geography:...
but was degraded to County Highway F due to low traffic volumes and tight turns.