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

The Beechwood Cabin

Iron County Homestead Complex

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022

1. The Beechwood Cabin Marker

Inscription. The Beechwood Cabin was built in 1890, donated by Art Ranta and moved to the museum in 1972. Art Lindahl donated the lumber for the floor and roof boards. The Oberg family donated some of the furniture and the cradle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 46° 4.102′ N, 88° 37.557′ 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 is mounted at eye-level, directly on the front/west facade of the subject cabin, 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 Puotinen Barn (here, next to this marker); Brule Homestead Cabin (a few steps from this marker); The Sunset Lake Home (a few steps from this marker); The Finnish Sauna (a few steps from this marker); Iron County Homestead Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cooling Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); Sharrard Logging Camp (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Johnson Homestead Cabin (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. Iron County Homestead Complex

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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022

2. The Beechwood Cabin

(marker is mounted between front door and window on the right)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.