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Introduction to Port Washington, Wisconsin
Port Washington, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee county, is 24 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city’s population is approximately 10,467.
Port Washington History
Port Washington was first explored by the French in the late 17th century. General Wooster Harrison became the first to permanently settle in the area, which he did in 1835. Port Washington was officially incorporated as a town in January of 1846. It was recognized as a city in 1882.
Port Washington and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Port Washington
The Milwaukee Art Museum, the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum, the Clark House Museum, Betty Brinn Children's Museum and the John Michael Kohler Arts Center are some of the nearby museums. The Kettle Moraine State Forest, the Kohler-Andrae State Park and Harrington Beach State Park are all accessible from Port Washington as well. Local festivals include Fish Day, the Pirate Fest, the Maritime Heritage Festival and the Summer Celebration.
Port Washington Transportation
General Mitchell International is nearby.
Port Washington Higher Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin, the Milwaukee School of Engineering and Cardinal Stritch University are all nearby.
Port Washington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
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