Old Indian Agency House
The Historic 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.
Historic Indian Agency House | |
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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 |
Area | 1.4 acres (0.57 ha) |
Built | 1832 |
Architectural style | Federal, New England Colonial |
NRHP reference No. | 72000045[1] |
Added to NRHP | February 1, 1972 |
History
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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 in the State of Wisconsin.[5]
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Old Indian Agency House. |
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Indian Agency House". City of Portage. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
- "Home page". Historic Indian Agency House. Archived from the original on 2011-12-20. 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.