Port Clinton in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Keeper's Boathouse

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

1. Keeper's Boathouse Marker

Inscription. In 1902, the U. S. Lighthouse Service authorized the construction of a boathouse on the Portage River to facilitate access by the Keeper to service the lighthouse located on the West Pier of the harbor entrance. When the lighthouse was removed in 1952, the boathouse was relocated to the adjacent park where it remained until 2010, when it was demolished. This boathouse is a replica built from original design drawings on file at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 41° 30.871′ N, 82° 56.112′ W. Marker is in Port Clinton, Ohio, in Ottawa County. It is on Ohio Route 163, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Clinton OH 43452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Lake Erie Shore

and in the Toledo Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Lightkeepers" (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Clinton Light Station (within shouting distance of this marker); American Expedition 1813 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); War of 1812 (about 500 feet away); This Millstone (about 700 feet away); Battle Of Lake Erie Gun

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); This Anchor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indian Mill Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Clinton.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

2. Keeper's Boathouse Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

3. Keeper's Boathouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.