The Merrimac Ferry, located in Lake Wisconsin, WI, USA, is an extraordinary piece of history dating back to its establishment by Chester Mattson in 1848. This free ferry serves as a vital transportation link between Sauk and Columbia counties via WIS 113, and it has been recognized for its historical importance by being added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 under the name Merrimac Ferry with an official marker number of 187. When you board the ferry, you are not only experiencing a unique mode of transportation but also becoming part of a rich tapestry of stories and traditions that have shaped Wisconsins past and will continue to shape its future.