Markesan, WI

united states

Markesan lies along Highway 23 in south-central Wisconsin, about 60 miles northwest of Milwaukee. The town serves as a convenient stop on this major east-west route connecting Fond du Lac and Wisconsin Rapids. Highway 73 provides north-south access through agricultural countryside typical of the region. The historic water tower, painted with the town name and visible from the highway since 1954, has guided travelers for decades.