Blog | Portage Co. Historic

From the Archives

This page features blog posts from various authors telling the stories

of Portage County, Wisconsin while utilizing the resources of

the Portage County Historical Society

When handling antiques, dangerous compounds can surprisingly show up in everyday objects. It is up to antique dealers, historians, and...

Cheyenne Antell

Apr 8, 20247 min read

This blog post is about how Carrie Frost turned Stevens Point into the Fly Tackle Capital of the World

Portage County Historical Society

Mar 14, 20242 min read

Check out the story of one of Stevens Point's first major sporting events, the Point Special Open Golf Tournament.

John Harry

Jun 27, 20232 min read

Learn more about the family that gave the Circus House at Heritage Park in Plover it's name in the first of a series all about the Engfords.

Portage County Historical Society

Jun 12, 20235 min read

Charles Lucius Chapman was born in Tioga County, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1842. His father died and soon after his death, his mother...

Jen Brilowski

May 25, 20232 min read

We recently gave a presentation titled "Portage County Unincorporated" which detailed the story of some of the smaller communities in our...

Portage County Historical Society

May 18, 202311 min read

This blog post is to introduce you to George McMulkin, the main driver of Irish immigration to Portage County in the 1850s and 1860s. We...

John Harry

Mar 14, 20233 min read

This post announces the NEW Portage County History Blog!

Portage County Historical Society

Feb 23, 20232 min read