Portage, County seat in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Portage lies within the Wisconsin River valley, positioned between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers at an elevation of 242 meters above sea level.
The federal government built Fort Winnebago in 1828 near the Fox River, marking the strategic importance of this transportation route between waterways.
The Museum at the Portage and Fort Winnebago Surgeon's Quarters Historic Site present exhibits about local heritage and early medical practices.
The city maintains strong transportation connections through Interstate highways I-94, I-90, and I-39, with additional service from Portage Municipal Airport.
Native American tribes named this location Kahkāmohnakaneh, meaning 'at the short cut,' referring to the natural passage between the two rivers.
Location: Columbia County
Inception: 1854
Elevation above the sea: 242 m
Website: http://ci.portage.wi.us
GPS coordinates: 43.55000,-89.46667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23
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