Part Of The Great Wall Of China Is Right Here In Wisconsin At Clintonville’s Pioneer Park
By Ben Jones|Published January 06, 2024
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
To visit one of the wonders of the world, just head to Clintonville, Wisconsin. Hiding in an unassuming little historical park, there’s a small section of something incredible – the Great Wall of China. How did this a little bit of this world wonder find its way to Clintonville? Read on to learn more about this Wisconsin wonder.
Clintonville, Wisconsin, is a community that's located in Waupaca County. It's a vibrant city steeped in rich history and small-town charm.
The town gained fame as the birthplace of the first four wheel drive car. Just behind the machine shop where this technology was invented, there's another amazing thing that you could easily miss.
The wall is connected to the four wheel drive vehicles produced here. Those early trucks provided access to China's vast interior, and they were used in a project that removed part of the wall to make room for a railway. Chinese Leader Sun Yat Sen allowed this portion of wall to be taken to Clintonville; and it's the only section of the wall that's known to have left the country.
There are some incredible things hiding in Wisconsin’s small towns. I have been to Clintonville many times, and I was unaware of this little attraction. Have you visited it? Let us know in the comments. Learn more about Clintonville on the City of Clintonville website, and make your travel plans on Booking.com. Here’s where to find more Wisconsin attractions.
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