Near St. Ignace in Mackinac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

South Tower Fog Bell

Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2017

1. South Tower Fog Bell Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

When the Mackinac Bridge was constructed, a bell was placed at the base of each tower to guide approaching vessels during poor visibility. In March of 1961, a fog horn was installed. The bells have been silent ever since. On April 24, 2002, the South Tower Fog Bell was removed from the bridge to be displayed at the Bridge View Park.

Erected 2002 by Mackinac Bridge Authority.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1961.

Location. 45° 50.821′ N, 84° 43.614′ W. Marker is near St. Ignace, Michigan, in Mackinac County. Marker can be reached from Boulevard Drive. The marker can be seen from the parking lot in Bridge View Park, next to the observation building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Ignace MI 49781, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mackinac Bridge Monument (here, next to this marker); Prentiss M. Brown, Michigan Lawyer, Mackinac Visionary (a few steps from this marker); Mackinac Bridge, Michigan

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(a few steps from this marker); David B. Steinman (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackinac Straits (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Great Lakes Shipwrecks and Michigan's Underwater Preserves (approx. 1.2 miles away); France at Mackinac (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Ignace.

South Tower Fog Bell and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2017

2. South Tower Fog Bell and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.