Oscoda in Iosco County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kiwanis Monument
"We Build"
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
1. Kiwanis Monument
The Kiwanis project for the development of some unproductive land in Northeastern Michigan was conceived in 1928 by Harry D. Black of the Flint Club. The Michigan District Provided $19,400 with which more than two million pine seedlings were secured. The United States Forestry Service planted the seedlings on ten thousand acres.
Thus, the Kiwanis motto, We Build was put into action. Erosion was replaced with conservation, ugliness with beauty, emptiness with increasing value, and uselessness with recreation opportunities for all.
The original marker built to identify the project was replaced with the present monument in 1960 by the Kiwanis Clubs of the Michigan District. Rick Wysong -
Erected 1960 by The Saginaw Clubs.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 44° 25.593′ N, 83° 37.435′ W. Marker is in Oscoda, Michigan, in Iosco
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Regionally, this marker and monument is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, 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: Moving the Load (approx. 0.6 miles away); Symbols of Law and Order (approx. 0.6 miles away); At The Rollway (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jam Below! (approx. 0.6 miles away); Working the River (approx. 0.6 miles away); Legacy (approx. 0.6 miles away); History of Lumbermans Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pictures From the Past (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oscoda.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
2. Kiwanis Monument
South side of monument listing participating Kiwanis Clubs
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
3. Kiwanis Monument
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
4. Kiwanis Monument
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
5. Kiwanis Monument
East side of monument listing Kiwanis Clubs who were involved in the project.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
6. Kiwanis Monument
North side of monument listing Kiwanis Clubs who were involved in the project.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
7. Kiwanis Monument
West side of monument listing Kiwanis Clubs who were involved in the project.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 2, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on November 3, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 2, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
