Of all the parks in the state, you won’t find another quite like Veterans Park in North Prairie – and that’s because it’s home to an entire miniature village. As magical and charming as it sounds, the scaled-down town is made up of several buildings as well as a windmill and bridge. Take a look:

There are several Veterans Parks in the state, but the one in North Prairie is by far the most unique thanks to the group of tiny buildings that fill it.

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The charming collection of miniature buildings was created by August Klatt, a skilled carpenter and contractor.

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Exhibiting superior craftsmanship, the scaled-down buildings are made of concrete, stone, and wood.

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Decorative details, such as paint, metal hinges, and metal flashings only add to the realness of the structures.

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Initially, the miniature village was located in Klatt’s backyard.

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He began work on the unique project in 1930 when business was slow due to the Great Depression.

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At the time of its completion in 1938, the folk art village included a schoolhouse, a church, a few houses, a windmill, and a bridge.

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Sometime after Klatt’s death in 1951, the group of buildings was acquired and conserved by the Kohler Foundation.

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In 2004, the foundation gifted the sculptures to the North Prairie Area Historical Society, which, in turn, moved the buildings to Veterans Park.

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Tucked away in a small town and utterly unique, the August Klatt Miniature Village is the epitome of a hidden gem - and is definitely worth seeking out.

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For more information, call the Kohler Foundation at (920) 458-1972. You can also visit the foundation’s website or Facebook page.

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Address: 200 W State Rd, North Prairie, WI 53153, USA