East Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Great Lakes: A Powerful Force

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 17, 2022

1. Great Lakes: A Powerful Force Marker

Inscription. Unique on the planet, the Great Lakes have a rich history that began over 10,000 years ago when retreating glaciers carved and then filled basins to form these inland seas. Since then, they have been a powerful force both geologically and historically. The Lakes are alive with flora and fauna. The abundance of natural resources shaped the destinies of the United States and Canada. They have been the site of tremendous battles and deadly disasters that never fail to fascinate and frighten. Come inside the Museum to discover all that is great about the Great Lakes.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 39.359′ N, 83° 30.981′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in East Toledo. It is at the intersection of South Marina Drive and Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling north on South Marina Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1525 S Marina Drive, Toledo OH 43605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore.

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: A Life Force (a few steps from this marker); America's Submarines Of The Great Lakes (a few steps from this marker); A Shaping Force (a few steps from this marker); This Memorial Is Dedicated To All Who Served Aboard Submarines

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(a few steps from this marker); A Deadly Force (a few steps from this marker); Radio Direction Finder (within shouting distance of this marker); Stack Emblems (within shouting distance of this marker); Dual Steering Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 17, 2022

2. Great Lakes: A Powerful Force Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on August 27, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.