Near Portage in Columbia County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Winnebago Surgeons' Quarters
Photographed By William J. Toman, May 30, 2011
1. Fort Winnebago Surgeons' Quarters Marker
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 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
this page online
Photographed By Robert L Weber, January 13, 2011
2. Winter View
Photographed By Keith L, September 2, 2007
3. Fort Winnebago Surgeons' Quarters Marker
The marker is on the front of the wing at the right.
Photographed By William J. Toman, May 30, 2011
4. Fort Winnebago Surgeons' Quarters Marker
Photographed By William J. Toman, May 30, 2011
5. "Step Stone from Old Fort Winnebago Hospital, 1829"
Photographed By Robert L Weber, January 13, 2011
6. Surgeons' Quarters in Winter
Photographed By Robert L Weber, January 13, 2011
7. Quarters and cannon
Photographed By Robert L Weber, January 13, 2011
8. The Well
Photographed By William J. Toman, May 30, 2011
9. Nearby Map of Area
Photographed By William J. Toman, May 30, 2011
10. Nearby Cannon
A map of the area is behind the cannon, with the Fort Winnebago markers across Highway 33 in the background.
Photographed By Robert L Weber, January 13, 2011
11. The Garrison School located at site
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 1,153 times since then and 28 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.
