01/24/2026
Reeds Corners, Town of Metomen, Fond Du Lac County. Not sure if this was part of the old depot but looks like it's combined with an elevator (possibly). A little bit of info on Reeds Corners:
1856 -
The first railroad in the town of Metomen was established, running through Reeds Corners between Brandon and Ripon. An early history of the county (1880 History), describes the event:
The efforts of this township and others in this locality were successful in securing railroad connections, and the Milwaukee & Horicon Railroad was built through this township in 1856. It passes northwesterly, from Section 36 to Section 3, in its course through Metomen. The road is now owned by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company. It was built by a construction company, who did not meet all their obligations, which caused some difficulties. Near Reeds Corners, the tracklayers were forcibly prevented from putting down the rails, by the unpaid workmen who had graded the road-bed. Civil and military aid was invoked and the rails were laid amid much excitement. The scene of the encounter is still known as the "battle ground." During the building of the railroad much freight had accumulated at Waupun, and some was sent over the line before the regular running of trains.
Way-bill No. 1 and first freight receipt were dated Tuesday, October 14, 1856. The goods were consigned to G. Perkins & Co., who were merchants, then located in the Walker House. The senior member of that firm is now County Judge of Fond du Lac County. Regular freight trains did not run until the 19th of October, 1856. The first regular passenger train which left Milwaukee for Brandon, and returned on schedule time, came into Brandon with flying colors about noon on Saturday, October 18, 1856. The event was an occasion of special rejoicing; Charles Larrabee, of Horicon, was the leading orator of the day; a public dinner and free drinks made it a memorable day. H. W. Gregory was the first station agent at Brandon. The express and railroad agent at the present time is W. S. Randall.
Some of the earliest settlers in the town of Metomen established their farms in the northeastern corner of the township in the area later known as Reeds Corners. As indicated in the 1880 History of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, "the place was once of local importance, and had stores, shops, depot, post office, etc, but in 1873, the post office and depot were removed half a mile south and the station named Metomen. The location of the two churches at Reeds Corners gives it prominence. It receives its name from Warren Reed, deceased, who was actively involved with the locality." Today, the Reeds Corners Bethel Cemetery in section 3 is all that remains to mark the location of the former community.
We only have a digital copy of this photo with no notation of where it came from. If anyone has information on it, that would be great. Or if the owner of the actual photo knows more, we'd love to hear about it!
