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

Cheyenne Antell

Nov 127 min read

The Legacy of George Whiting

Between 1890 and 1925, industry was booming in Stevens Point. Businessmen flocked to Portage County for the clean water, fresh air, and...

John Harry

Oct 302 min read

A Forgotten Brewery: The Story of the Polish Brewing Company in Stevens Point

Discover the story of the Polish Brewing Company, a 1900s brewery that shaped Portage County’s heritage.

Cheyenne Antell

Aug 810 min read

The History of Pierce's Grocery Store

The were once many small grocers in Portage County. This is the story of one of them - Pierce's Grocery Store in Plover.

Cheyenne Antell

Jul 15 min read

Jules Iverson - Builder, Park Namesake, and Watchsmith?

Jules Iverson's name looms large in the Stevens Point area for the park that is named after him, but there is much more to learn about him.