Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin, USA

Ladysmith is a community in Rusk County, Wisconsin, set within the glacial lakes, forests, rivers and dairy country of Wisconsin. The Flambeau River runs through this Rusk County seat, which grew with logging and rail connections. Its historical character grew from the wider period in which Indigenous history, logging, farming, railroads and European immigration shaped settlement. Agriculture, manufacturing, health care, education and tourism remain important. Cultural institutions and recreation add depth to the local landscape.