Old Indian Agency House
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Old Indian Agency House | |
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Old Indian Agency House in December 2014 | |
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| Location | NE end of old Agency House Rd. (Rte.1) near NE city limits, Portage, Wisconsin |
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| Coordinates | 43°33′33″N 89°26′14″W / 43.55917°N 89.43722°WCoordinates: 43°33′33″N 89°26′14″W / 43.55917°N 89.43722°W |
| Area | 1.4 acres (0.57 ha) |
| Built | 1832 |
| Architectural style | Colonial, Other, Federal, New England Colonial |
| Governing body | Private |
| NRHP Reference # | 72000045[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 1, 1972 |
The Old Indian Agency House is located in Portage, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[2] The house is located near the Portage Canal.
History
House in early 20th century
The house was built by the Federal government of the United States to be a residence for John H. Kinzie, who was serving as an Indian Sub-agent to the Ho-Chunk, and his wife, Juliette Augusta Magill Kinzie.[3] Juliette later wrote a book about the couple's experiences during this time entitled 'Wau-Bun, the "Early Day" in the Northwest'. The house, one of the oldest in Wisconsin, now serves as a museum. Artifacts and displays include items about Native American culture.[4] It is owned by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.[5]
References
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- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
- ↑ "Indian Agency House". City of Portage. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
- ↑ "Home page". Historic Indian Agency House. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
- ↑ "Educational Opportunities". Historic Indian Agency House. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
- ↑ "Other Local Sites of Interest". Historic Indian Agency House. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
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