Paradise in Chippewa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Oil Lamp" Buoy
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
1. "Oil Lamp" Buoy Marker
1927-28
"Oil Lamp" bouy.
One of two known to
exist. This is fitted
with electric lamp
for appearance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 46° 36.488′ N, 85° 2.298′ W. Marker is in Paradise, Michigan, in Chippewa County. Marker is at the intersection of Michigan Route 123 and North Beaver Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 123. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7052 M-123, Paradise MI 49768, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anchor from the SS M.M. Drake (a few steps from this marker); Whitefish Township (within shouting distance of this marker); Donald "Bud" Monk (approx. 0.2 miles away); Emerson (approx. 3.8 miles away); Post Office (approx. 10.3 miles away); Whitefish Point Lighthouse (approx. 11.9 miles away); Graveyard of the Great Lakes (approx. 11.9 miles away).
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
2. "Oil Lamp" Buoy Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
3. "Oil Lamp" Buoy
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
