Beaverton in Gladwin County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"The Survivor"
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021
1. "The Survivor" Marker
A broad community effort, begun in 2017 and funded by grants, in-kind labor, and generous donations made the restoration possible.
South Boardman artist Chris Moran was commissioned to restore the fine artwork on the face, while Midland concrete artist Erick Forshee restored and polished the rest.
of the memorial on June 30, 2018.
Erected 2018.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1925.
Location. 43° 53.207′ N, 84° 29.515′ W. Memorial is in Beaverton, Michigan, in Gladwin County. It is at the intersection of Lang Road (State Highway 18) and Lang Road, on the right when traveling east on Lang Road. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 3210 Lang Rd, Beaverton MI 48612, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in
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Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gladwin County World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); In Memory of All World War I Veterans (approx. 6½ miles away); 12 Pound Dahlgren Boat Howitzer (approx. 6½ miles away).
More about this memorial. The plaque celebrates the rededication of the memorial which was erected Flag Day, 1925.
Also see . . . Northern Michigan in Focus: WWI Monument in Beaverton. 9 & 10 News website entry (Submitted on April 17, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Dan Reynard, September 13, 2021
2. Gladwin County World War I Dead
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021
3. "The Survivor" Marker
Memorial is in the background
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021
4. "The Survivor" Marker
1925 Sculpture
Photographed by Dan Reynard, September 13, 2021
5. "The Survivor" Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021
6. "The Survivor" Marker
Memorial is located in Ross Lake Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 5. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on September 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Transcription of photo no. 2 • Can you help?
