Portage is a city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 10,581 at the 2020 census, making it the largest city in Columbia County. It is part of the Madison metropolitan area.
Midwest
Portage
Columbia County, WI
Population
10,450
Walk Score
80 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$930
Median home value
$171,000
Settled
1851
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Church Hill Historic District · listed 1997
- Portage Industrial Waterfront Historic District · listed 1995
- Portage Retail Historic District · listed 1995
- Society Hill Historic District · listed 1992
Notable landmarks
- Fort Winnebago Site · listed 1979
- Fort Winnebago Surgeon's Quarters · listed 1970
- Fox-Wisconsin Portage Site · listed 1973
- Gale, Zona, House · listed 1980
- Merrell, Henry, House · listed 1993
- Old Indian Agency House · listed 1972
- Old Indian Agency House (Boundary Increase) · listed 2012
- Portage Canal · listed 1977
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