Escanaba in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Little Bay de Noc
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 9, 2019
1. Little Bay de Noc Marker
The Noquet (or Noc) Indians, who once lived along these shores, gave this bay its name. Here at Sand Point, in 1844, Douglass Houghton came with his party of government surveyors to chart the land to the north. In 1864 the first ore dock was built on the shore of this deep harbor, from which the ores of all three of Michigan's rich iron ranges have been shipped. Escanaba, which was incorporated in 1866, was one of the earliest lumbering centers in the Upper Peninsula. Sawmills were built here as early as 1836. Up the west shore of the bay, Gladstone was founded in 1887 by Senator W. D. Washburn to serve as a rail-lake terminal. Here, as at other points such as Ford River, Masonville, Rapid River, and Garth, the major source of income was timber products.Erected 1957 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 147.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Peninsula Railroad (a few steps from this marker); The Ore Pellet (a few steps from this marker); The Port - Today (a few steps from this marker); The Port - Early Years (a few steps from this marker); Iron Ore Centennial (a few steps from this marker); Before the Settlers (a few steps from this marker); Fishing the Bays de Noc (a few steps from this marker); Escanaba's Docks (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Escanaba.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 9, 2019
2. Little Bay de Noc Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
