Port Hope in Huron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Port Hope Chimney
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 26, 2011
1. Port Hope Chimney Marker
This chimney was built in 1858 by John Geltz. It is all that remains of the lumber mill established that year by William R. Stafford. Port Hope grew up around the mill. For a score of years this town was a center of lumbering in the Thumb. It also became an important producer of salt. In 1871 and again in 1881 the mill, the docks, and possessions of hundreds of people were destroyed by fire. This chimney is a monument to those pioneers who by their courage and industry developed this area.
Erected 1964 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L0021.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 43° 56.628′ N, 82° 42.542′ W. Marker is in Port Hope, Michigan, in Huron County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of State Street and Huron Street. Located in Stafford County Park at the end of State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4451 West Huron Street, Port Hope MI 48468, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Port Hope Time Capsule (within shouting distance of this marker); E Cook Anchor
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Also see . . .
1. Port Hope Chimney. MichMarkers entry (Submitted on August 1, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Port Hope, Michigan. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 15, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Stafford County Park Map. Huron County Parks entry (Submitted on February 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 26, 2011
2. Port Hope Chimney Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 26, 2011
3. Port Hope Chimney
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 968 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
