Jesse Chabes of Gary, Ind. charged with murder, arson in Portage ...
WEB13 hours ago · PORTAGE, Ind. (WLS) -- A Gary man is now charged after an 87-year-old woman died in a fire at a northwest Indiana apartment building Tuesday. Please note: The above video is from a previous report ...
Portage: A long history for one of the Region's newer cities
WEBIn Portage there was at least one Native American settlement north of Crisman at U.S. 20, according to a history of the city by the Portage Community Historical Society. A burial site was...
Portage, Indiana - Wikipedia
WEBPortage is the largest city in Porter County and the third largest in Northwest Indiana. Learn about its pre-European settlement, early communities, railroad development, and population growth from 1834 to 2020.
Portage Then and Now
WEBAug 13, 2019 · Portage, Indiana is a city built upon the ideals of hard-working people. Although facets of the city have changed since its founding in 1968, those fundamentals remain the same. The city as it is today grew out of three separate communities, known as Garyton, Crisman, and McCool.
Photo Albums - Portage Community Historical Society
WEBJan 29, 2009 · Portage Community Historical Society 5250 U.S. Hwy 6 Countryside Park Portage, IN 46368 762-8349 (during Museum hours) or 762-1675 (Portage Parks Department)
Brief History of the City of Portage
WEBLearn about the origins and development of Portage, a city in Northwest Indiana, from its Native American and fur trading past to its industrial and suburban present. Discover the landmarks, events, and people that shaped Portage's history and culture.
Old Historical Maps of Portage, IN - Pastmaps
WEBExplore 19 old historical maps of Portage, IN from 1934 to now. Discover history with a hi-res interactive explorer. Buy a map for your home.
Old maps of Portage, Indiana
WEBOld maps of Portage, Indiana Discover the past of Portage, Indiana on historical maps
History of Portage Township - Portage Community Historical Society
WEBHistory of Portage Township. The Portage area was controlled by the Pottawatomie Indians well into the 19th century. The Indians did not sell out their major land holdings until, 1932. There was little bloodshed as the Indians left the land.
Portage Community Historical Society (Indiana) | Portage IN
WEBPortage Community Historical Society (Indiana), Portage, Indiana. 2,712 likes · 414 talking about this · 128 were here. Mission Statement: To bring people together interested in learning about...
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