Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"The Crane of the Sault"
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
1. "The Crane of the Sault" Marker
This statue depicts the Chippewa legend of two young brothers who flee their wicked mother who is pursuing them with the intent to kill them. When they reach the north shore of the St. Mary's Rapids they are met by a crane. Who after hearing their story carries them to the south shore of the rapids. The crane then meets the mother on the north shore and agrees to transport her to the other side. Instead, the crane drops the mother in the rapids. As she hits the stones below, the mother's skull is cracked open and her brains become the whitefish that inhabit the rapids to this day. The crane adopts the boys and one of them remains in the area, marries the daughter of the crane and founds Bawating.
Mrs. Stella B Osborn commissioned this statue as a personal and suitable memorial to Chase S. Osborn and asked that it be placed in close proximity to the "Wolf of Rome" since both statues were representations of the founding of ancient cities. She gave this monument to the citizens of the Sault Area as a reminder that they are citizens of an ancient city with a rich and wonderful history and legendry.
Erected 1985 by
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 46° 29.912′ N, 84° 20.691′ W. Marker is in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in Chippewa County. It is on Maple Street east of Court Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 319 Court Street, Sault Sainte Marie MI 49783, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and on Lake Superiors South Shore Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "The Wolf of Rome" (a few steps from this marker); Chippewa County Korea/Vietnam Memorial
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
2. "The Crane of the Sault" Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
3. "The Crane of the Sault"
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
4. "The Crane of the Sault"
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
5. "The Wolf of Rome"
The parallel story of the Crane of the Sault sits right next to the Wolf of Rome
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 926 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 8, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
