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

Powder House

 
 
Powder House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022
1. Powder House Marker
Inscription. A great deal of dynamite was used to open veins of iron ore underground in the mine. The dynamite for the Caspian Mine was stored here, in this underground bunker.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
 
Location. 46° 4.055′ N, 88° 37.556′ 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 behind the Powder House bunker, 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. Snow Rollers 1900's (here, next to this marker); The Big Splash (a few steps from this marker); Narrow Gauge Underground Electric Train (a few steps from this marker); Diamond Drill (a few steps from this marker); Chicago & Northwestern Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cooling Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); The Puotinen Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beechwood Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caspian.
 
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Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Caspian Iron Mine Complex
 
Powder House Bunker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 5, 2022
2. Powder House Bunker
(marker is mounted behind the Powder House bunker)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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