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Portage Township
Author(s): Dennis Norman, James Wright, Portage Community Historical Society
ISBN: 9780738523224
# of Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
On Sale Date: 05/04/2003
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Book Description:
It has been over 40 years since the trinity of Crisman, McCool, and Garyton united to become Portage, Indiana. Located 50 miles from downtown Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan, Portage Township has emerged as a growing residential, commercial, and industrial center. Portage became a town in 1959 and attained city status in 1967, but the region's history begins with the indigenous Wey Indians of the 1700s and the Potowotamie, whose land was sold in 1834. Pioneers then settled the land alongside immigrants. For many generations Portage has offered a new beginning to those who sought work, political asylum, or simply a better life.
Author Bio: The Portage Community Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and maintaining the history of the area. It is with the help of a number of local friends and institutions that they are able to present the stories and photographs included within the pages of this book.
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