Near Gagetown in Tuscola County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Blacksmith Shop

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 27, 2021

1. Blacksmith Shop Marker

Inscription. Years ago, the blacksmith was an essential person in the community because they made and fit horseshoes. A blacksmith works with metal, heats it up and bends it to whatever shape is needed. This 24 ft. x 24 ft. building was constructed in 2010 and is designed to house a Bradley Compact Power Hammer, with patent numbers dating back to 1885-1888. It is line shaft driven with the weight of the hammer at 30 pounds. The hammer was converted to electric by Miles Machinery Company in Saginaw and installed in the shop in 2013. The shop has been set up with 2 blacksmith stations complete with coal burning forges and blowers, anvils and various blacksmithing equipment.

Erected by Thumb Octagon Barn Agricultural Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2010.

Location. 43° 40.311′ N, 83° 12.907′ W. Marker is near Gagetown, Michigan, in Tuscola County. It can be reached from Richie Road 0.9 miles north of Bay City Forestville Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is at the Thumb Octagon Barn Agricultural Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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6948 Richie Road, Gagetown MI 48735, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Thumb.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cider Mill (a few steps from this marker); Sugar Shack (a few steps from this marker); Grain Elevator (within shouting distance of this marker); One Room Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Octagon Barn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Powerhouse (about 500 feet away); Garage (about 500 feet away); House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gagetown.

Blacksmith Shop and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 27, 2021

2. Blacksmith Shop and Marker

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 27, 2021

3. Blacksmith Shop Marker

The blacksmith shop is the third building from the left. View looking toward the southeast.

Thumb Octagon Barn Agricultural Museum Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 27, 2021

4. Thumb Octagon Barn Agricultural Museum Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 6, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.