Caspian in Iron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Sharrard Logging Camp

Visit This Reconstructed Early Logging Camp

— Step into Iron County's Past —

Sharrard Logging Camp Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022

1. Sharrard Logging Camp Marker

Inscription.
Look at the buildings, equipment, and other artifacts on display. Dates of construction and original locations are listed below.

1. The Johnson Cabin (Office), ca. 1900, Paint Lake, Iron River Township

2. The Cookhouse/Bunkhouse, ca. 1920, Paint Lake, Iron River Township

3. The Shingle Mill/Harness Room, ca. 1930, Salvaged Material, Pentoga Park Pavilion

4. The Sleigh Shed/Great Wheels, ca. 1930, Salvaged Material, Pentoga Park Pavilion

Iron County Logging Camps
Early records show pine logging in 1875 along major rivers. By 1886, 30 camps were located in the Crystal Falls area alone. The 1920s Sharrard Camp is believed to be the last standing camp of the era. It is representative of much larger, earlier camps that housed as many as 60 men and 30 teams of horses.

Visit the Museum main building to see additional logging artifacts and the Monigal Miniature Camp, believed to be the largest in the world.

Erected by Iron County Historical and Museum Society; Western Upper Peninsula Heritage Trail; and Iron County Heritage Trail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

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46° 4.116′ N, 88° 37.588′ W. Marker is in Caspian, Michigan, in Iron County. Marker can be reached from Brady Avenue, 0.2 miles north of Caspian Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker and logging camp are located on the Iron County Historical Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Brady Avenue, Caspian MI 49915, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Johnson Homestead Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Iron County Homestead Complex (a few steps from this marker); The Log Jammer (a few steps from this marker); The Finnish Sauna (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sunset Lake Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Brule Homestead Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beechwood Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Puotinen Barn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caspian.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Sharrard Logging Camp

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022

2. Sharrard Logging Camp Marker

(looking north • Sharrard Logging Camp exhibits in background)

Johnson Homestead Cabin, Paint Lake 1906 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022

3. Johnson Homestead Cabin, Paint Lake 1906

Cookhouse / Bunkhouse, ca. 1920 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022

4. Cookhouse / Bunkhouse, ca. 1920

Shingle Mill / Harness Room, ca. 1930 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022

5. Shingle Mill / Harness Room, ca. 1930

Sleigh Shed / Great Wheels, ca. 1930 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022

6. Sleigh Shed / Great Wheels, ca. 1930

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.