Port Edwards is a village in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States.

In 1840 the mill was bought by John Edwards Sr. and his partner, Henry Clinton.

Because of Clinton's financial troubles, he had to transfer portions of his equity to Edwards throughout the years.

With his success in the sawmill business, Edwards decided to run for the Wisconsin legislature as a Representative in 1890.

[6] After his election, he moved to Madison in 1891, leaving his business to be managed by his son-in-law, Lewis M. Alexander.

Although the change proved economically challenging, the company eventually succeeded, although it experienced ups and downs reflecting the overall economy.

[8] With the town heavily dependent on the mill, it slowly grew to become the community it is today.

the village consists of a small cluster of 1890s to 1940s homes that have been preserved and refurbished.

[citation needed] The village named the high school in honor of John Edwards.

24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.