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|   Potters' Emigration Society
in Wisconsin Historical Markers In 1849, Thomas Twiggs was sent by the "Potter's Emigration Society" to buy 50,000 acres and equipment for the emigrant farmers. Part of that purchase was land near this location. posted by:  Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 04/17/2007 last visited: 07/18/2010 |
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|  Historic Portage Wisconsin - "Where the North Begins"
in Welcome Signs Welcome to Historic Portage "Where the North Begins" Established 1854 posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 10/29/2007 last visited: 05/26/2016 |
 view galleryNE7.4 km |  Fox River NWR - Buffalo WI
in National Wildlife Refuges Fox River National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 1,054 acres of wetland and upland habitat along the Fox River in Marquette County, Wisconsin. posted by:  nomadwillie location: Wisconsin date approved: 09/16/2015 last visited: never |
 view galleryS7.9 km | Fort Winnebago in Wisconsin Historical Markers A permanent fort was built on this site, in the autumn of 1828, by the First Regiment of the United States infantry under the command of Maj. David E. Twiggs, later a general in the Confederate Army. This site was destroyed by fire in 1856. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 04/22/2007 last visited: 03/12/2023 |
 view galleryS7.9 km | Marquette in Wisconsin Historical Markers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet started the portage (1.28 miles) from here to the Wisconsin River, on June 14, 1673, which led to their discovery of the Upper Mississippi on June 17, 1673 at Prairie du Chien. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 04/22/2007 last visited: 01/13/2011 |
 view galleryS7.9 km |  Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters - Portage, WI
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters E. of Portage, WI. Home of Army Surgeons from 1834-1845. posted by: frankhj location: Wisconsin date approved: 08/22/2007 last visited: 01/13/2011 |
 view galleryNE8.2 km | Fountain Lake Farm - Montello, WI in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Saunter where John Muir spent his teen years clearing the wilderness for the family farm across the lake. Explore the environment that fanned his love for nature. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 07/22/2007 last visited: 05/19/2015 |
 view galleryS8.4 km |  Ice Age Trail - Portage Canal segment
in Ice Age Trail The coordinates provide access and parking to the Portage Canal segment of the Ice Age Trial in Columbia County, WI. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Wisconsin date approved: 09/01/2008 last visited: 09/01/2014 |
 view galleryS8.7 km |  Portage (WI) Curling Club
in Curling Clubs Curling club in Portage Wisconsin. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Wisconsin date approved: 09/01/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS9 km |  Portage Amtrak Depot - Portage WI
in Train Stations/Depots Passenger depots aren't what they used to be when the only way to travel was by train. Amtrak has small cookie cutter depots for many of it's stops, simple square small buildings. posted by: kJfishman location: Wisconsin date approved: 06/01/2016 last visited: never |
 view galleryS9 km | Canadian Pacific Railway Office - Portage WI in Train Stations/Depots The Canadian Pacific Railway Office in Portage WI posted by: kJfishman location: Wisconsin date approved: 06/01/2016 last visited: never |
 view galleryS9 km | Ketchum's Point in Wisconsin Historical Markers Near the Fox River posted by: jcak1979 location: Wisconsin date approved: 04/18/2006 last visited: 09/09/2012 |
 view galleryS9 km | Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul - Portage WI in Train Stations/Depots Old Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul in Portage WI posted by: kJfishman location: Wisconsin date approved: 05/26/2016 last visited: never |
 view galleryS9.3 km | SOCIETY HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT in Wisconsin Historical Markers The Society Hill Historic District contains 137 buildings. The district includes the homes of two Pulitzer Prize winners, Zona Gale and Frederick Jackson Turner. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 07/31/2007 last visited: 07/27/2008 |
 view galleryS9.5 km |  Portage, Wisconsin
in City and Town Halls The Portage Municipal Building is located at 115 W. Pleasant St. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 11/06/2007 last visited: never |
 view galleryS9.5 km |  Police Department - Portage, Wisconsin
in Police Stations The Portage Police Department is located at 117 W. Pleasant St. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 11/05/2007 last visited: never |
 view galleryS9.5 km |  PORTAGE FIRE DEPT.
in Firehouses The Portage Fire Department is located at 119 W. Pleasant St. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 11/03/2007 last visited: 08/05/2015 |
 view galleryS9.5 km |  Portage Fire Department Bell 1886
in Bells This Bell is located in front of the Portage Fire Department in Wisconsin. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 11/04/2007 last visited: 08/05/2015 |
 view galleryS9.7 km |  The Barber Shop - Portage, Wisconsin
in Barber Poles The Barber Shop is located at 105 W. Cook St. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 10/28/2007 last visited: never |
 view galleryS9.7 km |  Portage, Wisconsin 53901
in U.S. Post Offices Portage Post Office is located at 215 W. Conant Street. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 10/27/2007 last visited: 08/09/2012 |
 view galleryS9.7 km |  Portage Cafe - Portage, Wisconsin
in Neon Signs Portage Cafe is FOR SALE, so not sure what this beauty looks like lit up. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 10/27/2007 last visited: 05/26/2016 |
 view galleryS9.7 km |  Grandma's Candy Store - Portage, Wisconsin
in Candy Stores Grandma's Candy Store is located at 109 W. Cook St. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 10/28/2007 last visited: never |
 view galleryS9.7 km | SERVICE DRUGS in Neon Signs I guess this is the place to get your drugs. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 10/27/2007 last visited: 08/05/2015 |
 view galleryS9.7 km | Frederick Jackson Turner in Wisconsin Historical Markers 1861-1932 posted by: jcak1979 location: Wisconsin date approved: 04/18/2006 last visited: 08/05/2015 |
 view galleryS9.7 km | ZONA GALE in Wisconsin Historical Markers Zona Gale was the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for drama and in her later years devoted herself to Progressive causes. Visit historic Portage and Zona's marker which was recently erected to the south of Frederick Jackson Turner's marker. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 08/23/2007 last visited: 08/05/2015 |
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