In West Salem, Wisconsin, this older home located at, 99 E. Jefferson St, is noted as Historic Salem. The founder of West Salem, Thomas Leonard, built this home in 1859. The painted crosses protecting the house from witches still remain. It's open 7 days a week with no admission. Inside are many of Leonard's possessions, an antique shop and book store. Many books by the Pulitzer Prize winning author Hamlin Garland are for sale as well. The Hamlin Garland estate is just a few miles from this location. This home is Stop 1 on the Wisconsin Rustic Road tour. If you do stop in, look for the King Cobra, don't worry though, he won't strike!
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There are these tiny blue flowers all over the property, we were told that they only last a week or two so, we were lucky to get these shots
Thomas Leonard above the mantle
Dining table always set for guests.
Sideways crosses to ward off witches.
Elvis was in the building but, he was not the King in this castle.
One of many antique sets of dishes.
The real KING of this castle!
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