Stevens Point, County seat in central Wisconsin, United States.
Stevens Point is a city along the Wisconsin River in the central part of the state and serves as the seat of Portage County. The area consists of residential neighborhoods with single-family homes, a small downtown with shops and civic buildings, and large green spaces along the river and in parks.
George Stevens opened a shop along the river in the 1840s when logging dominated the region. The settlement grew quickly and gained city status in 1858 after becoming the county seat.
The name honors the trader George Stevens, who opened a shop along the river and gave the settlement its identity. The nearby university shapes daily life, with students filling cafés and small shops around campus throughout the academic year.
Several highways pass through the city and connect it with other places in Wisconsin. The terrain is mostly flat and easy to walk or bike, especially along the trails near the river.
The Green Circle Trail connects over 25 miles (40 km) of walking and biking paths through the city, passing through forests, along ponds, and beside the riverbank. Some sections offer views of herons and other waterbirds searching for food in the shallow shoreline areas.
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