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YOUR GUIDE TO PORTAGE, WI
KEY FACTS, POINTS OF INTEREST & HOMES FOR SALE IN PORTAGE
Portage’s population of 10,406 makes it the largest city in Columbia County, Wisconsin. Portage is beloved for its lush scenery and proximity to the Wisconsin River.
RESTAURANTS
1.- THE WHISKEY BARREL
2.- JACK'S TAP
3.- NEIL'S WINE HOUSE
SHOPS
1.- MERCANTILE MAIN STREET PORTAGE
2.- FANCY PANTS
3.- THE PORTAGE FURNITURE STORE
POINTS OF INTEREST
1.- CASCADE MOUNTAIN
2.- SILVER LAKE BEACH
3.- PAUQUETTE PARK
ESSENTIALS
1.- SEUBERT FAMILY DENTISTRY
2.- WEST 134 SALON
3.- BLAU FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & INTEGRATED WELLNESS
HISTORY
Famous explorers Fr. Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet “portaged” here on June 14, 1673, en route to exploring and mapping the upper Mississippi. 19th-century Portage was home to thriving lumber and agricultural industries.
SCHOOLS
The Portage Community School District is made up of a number of schools, including a high school, middle school, and four elementary schools. The district gets a strong rating of B on Niche.com, with an A- rating in teachers
REAL ESTATE
This Wisconsin city has a balanced real estate market, meaning that there are the right number of available homes to match up to interested buyers. Recently, the median home sale price was $167.5K.
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