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Highway 64 (Wisconsin)
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State Trunk Highway 64 is a Wisconsin state highway running east–west across central Wisconsin
. It is 275.65 miles (443.6 km) in length. The western end of Highway 64 is located at the Minnesota
state line on the Stillwater Bridge
in Stillwater, Minnesota
. The eastern end is located at U.S. Highway 41 in downtown Marinette
on the corner of Marinette Avenue and Hall Avenue. In between, Highway 64 runs through eight counties in the northern part of Wisconsin.
. Highway 64 is a limited-access freeway from 150th Avenue in Houlton until 85th St./Raleigh Rd. in Somerset. Continuing east, the highway is an expressway with at-grade intersections until 145th St. in New Richmond
. From 145th St. on, the route is a two-lane surface road. In Cylon, Wisconsin
Highway 64 is concurrent with US 63
from the US 63/WIS 46 (known locally as 'Four Corners') junction until 260th St.
Highway 64 winds through Dunn County, running through mostly rural areas and unincorporated towns. Approximately half-way through its routing in the County, WIS 64 runs concurrent with Wisconsin Highway 25. After passing the Hay Creek Public Hunting Grounds, WIS 64 crosses the Red Cedar River before crossing into Chippewa County
. Highway 64 continues east through Chippewa County, crossing US 53
at exit 112, just north of Bloomer
. WIS 64 runs concurrently with WIS 40 for about four miles before Highway 40 turns north towards US 8
.
Just south of Cornell
, WIS 64 meets the northern terminus of Wisconsin Highway 178 before crossing the Chippewa River
and into Cornell as Bridge Street. In downtown Cornell, WIS 64 intersects with Wisconsin Highway 27 at South 3rd Street. The two state highways run concurrently out of the city to the Cornell Municipal Airport. WIS 27 turns north towards Ladysmith
, while WIS 64 continues East into Taylor County.
Highway 64 becomes Main Street in Gilman
, intersecting with Wisconsin Highway 73 east of the city. WIS 64 and 73 continue south across the Yellow River before WIS 73 continues south towards Thorp
. WIS 64 runs along the southern border of Chequamegon National Forest en route to Medford
, where it becomes Broadway Avenue. WIS 64 then crosses Wisconsin Highway 13 at 8th Street on the east side of the city. Outside of the unincorporated town of Goodrich, WIS 64 meets the northern terminus of Wisconsin Highway 97 (Mink Drive). WIS 64 continues slightly northwest into Goodrich before entering Lincoln County. Highway 64 continues on for about 10 miles (16 km) before intersecting Wisconsin Highway 107. Highways 64 and 107 continue north for two miles before turning east and into the city of Merrill
, where they become Main Street.
WIS 64 and WIS 107 run alongside the Wisconsin River
, crossing it on the west side of Merrill before WIS 107 continues northwest on Grand Avenue. WIS 64 continues east across the Prairie River
as 1st Street into downtown. At North Polk Street, WIS 64 splits into two one-way streets, with eastbound traffic continuing for about seven blocks on East 1st Street, while westbound traffic takes East 2nd Street past the post office past Prairie River Middle School and on to North Polk Street. At Center Avenue (also known as County Highway K), Highway 64 turns south past the Lincoln County
Courthouse for one block, back to East Main Street. It then continues east out of the city to US 51
at exit 208. East of the US 51 freeway, Highway 64 crosses the southern terminus of Wisconsin Highway 17, then heads east towards Langlade County. WIS 64 takes a brief two-mile turn south with County Highway X before crossing the county line.
Highway 64 continues east into the city of Antigo
, where it is known as 5th Avenue. In downtown Antigo, WIS 64 heads north with US 45
, Wisconsin Highway 47 and Wisconsin Highway 52 on Superior Street, past the Langlade County Fairgrounds to Century Avenue. There, WIS 52 and 64 turn east while US 45 and WIS 47 continue north. About a mile (1.6 km) outside of Antigo, WIS 52 turns northeast at Langlade Road, just north of Langlade County Airport. WIS 64 continues due east, going through the towns of Polar
, Elton
, White Lake
, and Langlade
. WIS 64 then enters the western boundary of the Nicolet National Forest before entering Oconto County.
Highway 64 continues through the wooded hills of the Nicolet National Forest before intersecting with Wisconsin Highway 32. The two highways turn to the southeast along the Oconto River
into the town of Mountain
. After passing Chute Pond Park, WIS 32 turns toward the south towards Breed
while WIS 64 heads east along the southern edge of the National Forest into Marinette County.
Highway 64 is the county line between Oconto and Marinette for 3.5 miles (5.6 km) before entering Marinette. On the northern edge of the city of Pound
, WIS 64 intersects with US 141
before continuing east toward the city of Marinette
. Upon entering Marinette, WIS 64 becomes Hall Avenue, continuing downtown until it reaches its eastern terminus at US 41
(Marinette Avenue) at State Street. US 41 continues east on Hall Avenue to Bridge Street and into the state of Michigan
.
Exit 5: CTH VV Business STH 64 38th Street Somerset
Exit 9: CTH C STH 35 Business STH 64 Somerset Osceola
Exit 12: CTH A Business STH 64 New Richmond
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 is 275.65 miles (443.6 km) in length. The western end of Highway 64 is located at the Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
state line on the Stillwater Bridge
Stillwater Bridge
The Stillwater Bridge is a vertical lift bridge crossing the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota, and Houlton, Wisconsin...
in Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,143 people, 5,797 households, and 4,115 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,340.0 people per square mile . There were 5,926 housing units at an average density of 915.7 per square mile...
. The eastern end is located at U.S. Highway 41 in downtown Marinette
Marinette, Wisconsin
Marinette is a city in and the county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 11,749 at the 2000 census.Marinette is the principal city of the Marinette, WI–MI Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Marinette County, Wisconsin and Menominee...
on the corner of Marinette Avenue and Hall Avenue. In between, Highway 64 runs through eight counties in the northern part of Wisconsin.
Route description
Highway 64 begins in the middle of the Stillwater Bridge at the Wisconsin/Minnesota state line. Starting approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) from its terminus, WIS 64 is concurrent with WIS 35 for 9 miles (14.5 km) until SomersetSomerset, Wisconsin
Somerset is a village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, along the Apple River. The population was 1,556 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Somerset.-Geography:Somerset is located at ....
. Highway 64 is a limited-access freeway from 150th Avenue in Houlton until 85th St./Raleigh Rd. in Somerset. Continuing east, the highway is an expressway with at-grade intersections until 145th St. in New Richmond
New Richmond, Wisconsin
New Richmond is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.-History:New Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial....
. From 145th St. on, the route is a two-lane surface road. In Cylon, Wisconsin
Cylon, Wisconsin
Cylon is a town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 629 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Cylon is located in the town.-Geography:...
Highway 64 is concurrent with US 63
U.S. Route 63
U.S. Route 63 is a long north–south United States highway primarily in the Midwestern United States. The southern terminus of the route is at Interstate 20 in Ruston, Louisiana. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 in Benoit, Wisconsin, about east of Duluth, Minnesota. It is not related to U.S...
from the US 63/WIS 46 (known locally as 'Four Corners') junction until 260th St.
Highway 64 winds through Dunn County, running through mostly rural areas and unincorporated towns. Approximately half-way through its routing in the County, WIS 64 runs concurrent with Wisconsin Highway 25. After passing the Hay Creek Public Hunting Grounds, WIS 64 crosses the Red Cedar River before crossing into Chippewa County
Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 55,195. Its county seat is Chippewa Falls. The United States Census Bureau's Eau Claire Metropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Chippewa County...
. Highway 64 continues east through Chippewa County, crossing US 53
U.S. Route 53
U.S. Route 53 is a north–south U.S. highway that runs for 403 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin to northern Minnesota. It is the primary north–south route in northwestern Wisconsin, serving as a vital link between I-94 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin and the city of Duluth, Minnesota...
at exit 112, just north of Bloomer
Bloomer, Wisconsin
Bloomer is a city in Chippewa County located within the Town of Woodmohr in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population of the city of Bloomer is 3,539, after the 2010 census. The city of Bloomer is located south of the Town of Bloomer, which is also in Chippewa County...
. WIS 64 runs concurrently with WIS 40 for about four miles before Highway 40 turns north towards US 8
U.S. Route 8
U.S. Highway 8 is a United States Highway that runs primarily east–west for , mostly within the state of Wisconsin. It runs from Interstate 35 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to US 2 at Norway in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan near the border with Wisconsin. Except for the short freeway...
.
Just south of Cornell
Cornell, Wisconsin
Cornell is a city in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,466 at the 2000 census. It is located on the Chippewa River, upstream from Lake Wissota and Chippewa Falls.-Attractions:Brunet Island State Park is adjacent to the city...
, WIS 64 meets the northern terminus of Wisconsin Highway 178 before crossing the Chippewa River
Chippewa River
Chippewa River may refer to:* Chippewa River * Chippewa River * Chippewa River * Chippewa River...
and into Cornell as Bridge Street. In downtown Cornell, WIS 64 intersects with Wisconsin Highway 27 at South 3rd Street. The two state highways run concurrently out of the city to the Cornell Municipal Airport. WIS 27 turns north towards Ladysmith
Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Ladysmith is a city in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,932 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Rusk County. It is the former location of Mount Senario College, which closed in 2002 due to significant debt. For the 2006-2007 school year, part of the former campus...
, while WIS 64 continues East into Taylor County.
Highway 64 becomes Main Street in Gilman
Gilman, Wisconsin
Gilman is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin:*Gilman, Pierce County, Wisconsin, a town*Gilman, Taylor County, Wisconsin, a village...
, intersecting with Wisconsin Highway 73 east of the city. WIS 64 and 73 continue south across the Yellow River before WIS 73 continues south towards Thorp
Thorp, Wisconsin
Thorp is a city in Clark County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,536 at the 2000 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Thorp and partially within the Town of Withee.-Geography:...
. WIS 64 runs along the southern border of Chequamegon National Forest en route to Medford
Medford, Wisconsin
Medford is a city in Taylor County, in north-central Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,326 at the 2010 census. The city is located mostly within the boundaries of the Town of Medford.- Geography :Medford is located at Medford is a city in Taylor County, in north-central Wisconsin,...
, where it becomes Broadway Avenue. WIS 64 then crosses Wisconsin Highway 13 at 8th Street on the east side of the city. Outside of the unincorporated town of Goodrich, WIS 64 meets the northern terminus of Wisconsin Highway 97 (Mink Drive). WIS 64 continues slightly northwest into Goodrich before entering Lincoln County. Highway 64 continues on for about 10 miles (16 km) before intersecting Wisconsin Highway 107. Highways 64 and 107 continue north for two miles before turning east and into the city of Merrill
Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill is a city in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 10,728 at the 2010 census. The city is located to the south of and adjacent to the Town of Merrill....
, where they become Main Street.
WIS 64 and WIS 107 run alongside the Wisconsin River
Wisconsin River
-External links:* * * , Wisconsin Historical Society* * * *...
, crossing it on the west side of Merrill before WIS 107 continues northwest on Grand Avenue. WIS 64 continues east across the Prairie River
Prairie River (Wisconsin)
The Prairie River is a tributary of the Wisconsin River in north-central Wisconsin in the United States. It is about 40 mi long. Via the Wisconsin River, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed.-Course:...
as 1st Street into downtown. At North Polk Street, WIS 64 splits into two one-way streets, with eastbound traffic continuing for about seven blocks on East 1st Street, while westbound traffic takes East 2nd Street past the post office past Prairie River Middle School and on to North Polk Street. At Center Avenue (also known as County Highway K), Highway 64 turns south past the Lincoln County
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 29,641. Its county seat is Merrill.-Geography:According to the U.S...
Courthouse for one block, back to East Main Street. It then continues east out of the city to US 51
U.S. Route 51
U.S. Route 51 is a north–south United States highway that runs for 1,286 miles from the western suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana to within of the Wisconsin-Michigan border. Much of the highway in Illinois and southern Wisconsin runs parallel to or overlaps Interstate 39...
at exit 208. East of the US 51 freeway, Highway 64 crosses the southern terminus of Wisconsin Highway 17, then heads east towards Langlade County. WIS 64 takes a brief two-mile turn south with County Highway X before crossing the county line.
Highway 64 continues east into the city of Antigo
Antigo, Wisconsin
Antigo is a city in and the county seat of Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,560 at the 2000 census. Antigo is the center of a farming and lumbering district, and its manufactures consist principally of lumber, chairs, furniture, sashes, doors and blinds, hubs and...
, where it is known as 5th Avenue. In downtown Antigo, WIS 64 heads north with US 45
U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 45 is a north–south United States highway. US 45 is a border-to-border route, from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico. A sign at the highway's northern terminus notes the total distance as ....
, Wisconsin Highway 47 and Wisconsin Highway 52 on Superior Street, past the Langlade County Fairgrounds to Century Avenue. There, WIS 52 and 64 turn east while US 45 and WIS 47 continue north. About a mile (1.6 km) outside of Antigo, WIS 52 turns northeast at Langlade Road, just north of Langlade County Airport. WIS 64 continues due east, going through the towns of Polar
Polar, Wisconsin
Polar is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 995 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Polar is located in the town.-Geography:...
, Elton
Elton, Wisconsin
Elton is an unincorporated community located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Elton is located on Wisconsin Highway 64 east of Antigo, in the town of Evergreen. Elton had a post office, which closed on May 21, 2011....
, White Lake
White Lake, Wisconsin
White Lake is a village in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 329 at the 2000 census.-Geography:White Lake is located at ....
, and Langlade
Langlade, Wisconsin
Langlade is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 472 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Choate, Freeman, Lily, and Pickerel are located within the town.-Culture:...
. WIS 64 then enters the western boundary of the Nicolet National Forest before entering Oconto County.
Highway 64 continues through the wooded hills of the Nicolet National Forest before intersecting with Wisconsin Highway 32. The two highways turn to the southeast along the Oconto River
Oconto River
Located in northeastern Wisconsin, the Oconto River is a tributary of Lake Michigan via Green Bay. The Oconto River is long, stretching from its headwaters, near Wabeno, Wisconsin and empties into Green Bay at the city of Oconto. Its drainage basin covers , encompassing most of Oconto County as...
into the town of Mountain
Mountain, Wisconsin
Mountain is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 860 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of Mountain is located within the town.-Geography:...
. After passing Chute Pond Park, WIS 32 turns toward the south towards Breed
Breed, Wisconsin
Breed is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 657 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Breed is located in the town.-Geography:...
while WIS 64 heads east along the southern edge of the National Forest into Marinette County.
Highway 64 is the county line between Oconto and Marinette for 3.5 miles (5.6 km) before entering Marinette. On the northern edge of the city of Pound
Pound, Wisconsin
Pound is a village in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 355 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Pound. Pound is part of the Marinette, WI– MI Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, WIS 64 intersects with US 141
U.S. Route 141
U.S. Route 141 is a north–south highway in the U.S. states of Michigan and Wisconsin. US 41 is its parent route. Its northern terminus, on US 41, is near Covington, Michigan; its southern terminus, with I-43 near Bellevue, Wisconsin; it remains in existence in Green Bay, Wisconsin as a...
before continuing east toward the city of Marinette
Marinette, Wisconsin
Marinette is a city in and the county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 11,749 at the 2000 census.Marinette is the principal city of the Marinette, WI–MI Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Marinette County, Wisconsin and Menominee...
. Upon entering Marinette, WIS 64 becomes Hall Avenue, continuing downtown until it reaches its eastern terminus at US 41
U.S. Route 41
U.S. Route 41 is a north–south United States Highway that runs from Miami, Florida to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Until 1949, the part in southern Florida, from Naples to Miami, was U.S...
(Marinette Avenue) at State Street. US 41 continues east on Hall Avenue to Bridge Street and into the state of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
.
Exits on STH 64
Exit 4: CTH V Anderson Scout Camp RoadExit 5: CTH VV Business STH 64 38th Street Somerset
Exit 9: CTH C STH 35 Business STH 64 Somerset Osceola
Osceola
Osceola, also known as Billy Powell , became an influential leader with the Seminole in Florida. He was of Creek, Scots-Irish and English parentage, and had migrated to Florida with his mother after the defeat of the Creek in 1814.Osceola led a small band of warriors in the Seminole resistance...
Exit 12: CTH A Business STH 64 New Richmond
New Richmond, Wisconsin
New Richmond is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.-History:New Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial....