Near Portage in Columbia County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Winnebago Surgeons' Quarters
Occupied by Francis LeRoy before 1828
Restored by Wisconsin Society,
Daughters of the American Revolution
1954
Erected 1954 by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Science & Medicine • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 43° 33.268′ N, 89° 25.966′ W. Marker is near Portage, Wisconsin, in Columbia County. Marker can be reached from East Cook Street (State Highway 33) 0.1 miles west of County Highway F, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portage WI 53901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Fort Winnebago (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Winnebago (about 400 feet away); Marquette (about 500 feet away); Revolutionary War Veteran (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Indian Agency House at Fort Winnebago (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Indian Agency House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ketchum’s Point (approx. one mile away); Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portage.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,122 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on June 6, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 3. submitted on September 8, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4, 5. submitted on June 1, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 6, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 9, 10. submitted on June 1, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 11. submitted on June 6, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona.