Marinette in Marinette County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Evancheck Cabin
Porterfield, Wisconsin
— Built 1897 —
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.
Location. 45° 6.106′ N, 87° 37.819′ W. Marker is in Marinette, Wisconsin, in Marinette County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 41, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marinette WI 54143, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Menominee River (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 10,000 Board Feet of Logs (about 300 feet away); John Hubley (about 400 feet away); Isaac Stephenson (about 600 feet away); Queen Marinette (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bay de Nocquet Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away in Michigan); Milwaukee Road Depot (approx. half a mile away); Menominee Area (approx. 0.7 miles away in Michigan). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marinette.
Regarding Evancheck Cabin. The logging museum on Stephenson Island features artifacts of trading posts, Indian culture, logging and lumbering history, farming, fishing, etc. The Evanchek log cabin provides an authentic example of how out area's rural pioneer families lived. A recently actuired saw mill will find its new home here at the museum in late 2009. In addition to the museum and cabin, there is a small shop that offers souvenirs and toys.
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