Wilson Creek:
Proud of our Past, Excited about our Future.
Wilson Creek
Walk Historic Wilson Creek.
Open: All Year
Location: Starts at the Park
Information: Wilson Creek has many walking and biking opportunities. We are adding a mile long walking and bike
trail complete with benches and interpretive signage to be completed in the spring of 2007. This allows people to see the town and learn about the
rich history of the town and area. This will complete a two mile loop.
Visitors to Wilson Creek can obtain a
pamphlet from the town hall, at a kiosk on railroad steet next to the caboose or by
downloading the PDF Here.
City Hall
Open: All Year by appointment
Location: Down Town
This bank building, built in 1906, is listed on the National Historic Register.
The building was
restored to its original state in 2000.
The Town Hall and musuem are located here.
Caboose
Open: All Year
Location: The town park
The Great Northern Caboose was a gift from the BNSF to The Town of Wilson Creek. It is a reminder of
the important role that the railroad played in the development of the town. Wilson Creek was the division
point for the railroad. It had coal and water facilities and an eleven stall roundhouse. Interpretive signage, detailing the history of the railroad in Wilson Creek, will be completed in 2007.
Wilson Creek Harvest Fest.
Date: First Saturday in October
Location: The Town Park
A family event that runs all day. It kicks off with a
parade down town and then settles at the park. There are booths, a barbeque and several
kids activities.
The Annual Plowing Days.
Date: Last Full Weekend in March
Location: The Bohnet Farm
Information: Coming to Wilson Creek in the spring? The
Draft Horse and Mule Plowing Days are held on the last full weekend in March.
This event, hosted by The Bohnet family with help from the Wilson Creek FFA, provides a range of activities for everyone.
More information, including dates and pictures can be found
Here.