East Tawas in Iosco County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rodman Water Power Sawmill
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
1. Rodman Water Power Sawmill Marker
The first water wheel power sawmill in Iosco County was owned by Alva Wood located on Sand Creek in Grant Township. The waterwheel weighs 1 ½ ton, developed 35 hp on the belt. Lacking enough water to successfully power the mill, Mr. Wood moved to Emery Junction in 1882. He sold the equipment to Asa Rodman. Following the purchase, the mill equipment was moved to Silver Creek. The mill was owned by the Rodman family for 80 years. In the Spring the mill ran day and night, with as many as 24 men working under the large pumps.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 44° 16.71′ N, 83° 29.683′ W. Marker is in East Tawas, Michigan, in Iosco County. Marker is on East Bay Street (U.S. 23) near Wilkinson Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located at the Iosco County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Tawas MI 48730, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brass Range Marker (a few steps from this marker); East Tawas Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Earl T. O’Loughlin (approx. ¼ mile away); Konotin-Iosco (approx. 1.3 miles away); Oil House
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
2. Rodman Water Power Sawmill Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
3. The water wheel is located at the Iosco County Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
