Near Lakewood in Oconto County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Holt & Balcom Logging Camp No. 1
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1. Holt & Balcom Logging Camp No. 1 Marker
It remains where originally built in 1880, in what was one of the greatest white pine regions of the middle west. Expert woodsmen built the camp as is evidenced by the skilled workmanship on the hewn corners, floors, and bunks.
The winding trail along McCaslin Brook was the supply road over which countless lumberjacks on foot and on bobsleds entered and left the woods for over half a century.
Erected 1972 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 179.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 45° 17.896′ N, 88° 29.74′ W. Marker is near Lakewood, Wisconsin, in Oconto County. Marker can be reached from Club House Lane, 0.2 miles south of County Highway F. Marker is beyond the club house at McCauslin Brook Golf & Country Club. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17067 Club House Lane, Lakewood WI 54138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Additional keywords. Wisconsin Heritage Site #281
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2. Holt & Balcom Logging Camp No. 1 Marker
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3. Logging Camp and Marker
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4. Logging Bobsled and Marker
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5. Holt & Balcom Logging Camp
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6. Holt & Balcom Logging Camp
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7. Holt & Balcom Logging Camp
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8. Plaque
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior · Circa 1880.
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9. Logging Camp Entrance Door
This is believed to be the oldest standing logging camp in the state of Wisconsin or the Nation.
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10. Holt & Balcom Logging Camp Sign
Visit the oldest logging camp in these United States located on original site · National Historical Place Holt & Balcom Camp No. 1 built in 1881 · Restored to original state by McCaslin Lions Club 1981.
G. Matthews · R. Schottky
G. Matthews · R. Schottky
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11. Holt & Balcom Logging Camp Information
Holt & Balcom Logging Camp • Built in 1881 • Restored by the McCaslin Lions Club of Lakewood · Operated and Maintained by the Oconto County Historical Society · On the National Register of Historic Places · Open to the Public on Saturdays in July and August, from 10 am to 3 pm · To Schedule Tours for Students and Groups, Call 715.276.3505 · Donations Requested.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,435 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on October 12, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
