Grayling in Crawford County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Au Sable Riverboat Commemoration

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

1. Au Sable Riverboat Commemoration Marker

Inscription. The origination of the Au Sale Riverboat at Grayling about 1872 by Reuben S. Babbitt Sr. an early settler, guide and operator of fishing camps on the Au Sable and Manistee rivers. Unique to the Au Sable the boat fitted a special need for fishing and recreation and has been faithfully reproduced to this day by subsequent builders.

Erected 1987 by Michigan Outdoor Writers Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 44° 39.595′ N, 84° 42.718′ W. Marker is in Grayling, Michigan, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of Ingham Street and Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west on Ingham Street. The marker is located right next to the Chief Shoppenagon / Shoppenagon's Homesite State of Michigan Marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Ingham Street, Grayling MI 49738, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chief Shoppenagon / Shoppenagon's Homesite (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Grayling Anchor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Grayling and Camp Grayling Partnership (about 300 feet away); The M4 Sherman (about 300 feet away); The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

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(about 400 feet away); The 75 MM Pack Howitzer (about 400 feet away); M60 Tank (about 400 feet away); Grayling Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grayling.

Also see . . . Au Sable Riverboat. Link to history and photos (Submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Additional commentary.
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Without a keel, the craft was pushed by a pole from the stern, sat high on the water and was an excellent means of seeing the land from the "inside out" for timbering purposes.
Boats were typically built out of cedar and white pine planks, weighed 300 to 400 hundred pounds and were a very stable craft for transportation purposes.

— Submitted January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

2. Au Sable Riverboat Commemoration Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.