Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Marys Falls Canal
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2010
1. St. Marys Falls Canal Marker
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1966
Erected 1966.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Landmarks • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 46° 30.086′ N, 84° 20.957′ W. Marker is in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in Chippewa County. It is on West Portage Avenue west of Osborn Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located near the sidewalk, about 100 yards east of the Soo Locks Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 West Portage Avenue, Sault Sainte Marie MI 49783, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Making a Grand Entrance (within shouting distance of this marker); Heavy traffic on Portage Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Sault Ste. Marie (within shouting distance of this marker); Saw Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornerstone for new technology (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Chase S. Osborn Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgar B. Speer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mesabi Miner (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sault Ste. Marie.
Regarding St. Marys Falls Canal. State Register of Historic Sites (1959); National Historic Landmark (1966); National Register of Historic Places #66000394 (1966)
Also see . . .
1. Soo Locks Historic District (Saint Mary's Falls Ship Canal).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2010
2. St. Marys Falls Canal Marker
(wide view from West Portage Avenue)
(wide view from West Portage Avenue)
2. Soo Locks. Wikipedia entry, links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form:
The Sault Locks, (pronounced "soo") are located on the St. Marys River between Lake Superior and Lake Huron, between the Upper Peninsula of the US state of Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario. They bypass the rapids of the river, where the water falls 21 feet. The locks pass an average of 10,000 ships per year, despite being closed during the winter from January through March, when ice shuts down shipping on the Great Lakes. (Submitted on December 20, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2010
3. Saint Marys Falls Canal • Lock & Canal House
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2010
4. St. Marys Falls Canal • Lock Gate
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2010
5. St. Marys Falls Canal • Lift Bridge & International Bridge
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2010
6. St. Marys Falls Canal at sunset
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 846 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 20, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
