Portage Station Site
Hancock (Calumet Township), MI
Also known as Ship Canal (1881-1902); Portage (1903-[1988-1992]); Hancock ([1989-1993-2004); Portage (2004-present)
The Portage Station Site site was established in 1884
Station closed in 1902 at this site and moved to a new location. 1885 station house does not survive
Station Site Notes:
1881 proposals but no bids; 1884 under construction; 1885 put into operation; 1903 new station completed (USLSS Annual Reports).
Buildings at this Station Site
There are no surviving station houses at this site.