Liberty Grove in Door County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Anchor
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2021
1. Anchor Marker
This anchor is from a steamboat from the early 1900's. It was found on the north side of Rock Island in about 20 feet of water. The two-ton anchor was raised in 1979 by members of the Lake County Divers Club and divers from On the Rocks.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 45° 17.525′ N, 87° 1.287′ W. Marker is in Liberty Grove, Wisconsin, in Door County. Marker can be reached from West Wisconsin Bay Road north of Highway 42T, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the grounds of Death's Door Maritime Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12724 West Wisconsin Bay Road, Ellison Bay WI 54210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Windlass & Associated Equipment (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Anchor (here, next to this marker); Air Funnel (a few steps from this marker); Rudder from the "City of Glasgow" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fishtug Skipper (about 500 feet away, measured
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Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2021
2. Anchor
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2021
3. Death's Door Maritime Museum
The anchor and marker are located near the front doors of Death's Door Maritime Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
