Midwest

Portage

Columbia County, WI

Population

10,450

Walk Score

80 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$930

Median home value

$171,000

Settled

1851

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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