Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Statue of St. Mary

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023

1. Statue of St. Mary Marker

Inscription. This statue of St. Mary is placed in this location to reflect the namesake of the St. Marys River and the twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie. It was originally located in the Sisters of Charity Hospital in Detroit for many years and moved to this location by Tendercare, which later donated this building as well as these grounds to the city in 2007

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 46° 29.988′ N, 84° 20.527′ W. Marker is in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in Chippewa County. It is at the intersection of East Water Street and Brady Street, on the right when traveling east on East Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 East Portage Avenue, 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 Superior’s 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: Fort Brady 1850 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Anishinaabek Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Brady (within shouting distance of this marker); A Sampler of Vessels That Have Passed This Spot (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Church (within shouting

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distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Brady (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Fort Brady (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The King's Grant (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sault Ste. Marie.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023

2. Statue of St. Mary Marker

Statue of St. Mary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023

3. Statue of St. Mary

St. Marys River image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023

4. St. Marys River

This is the view the statue has of the St. Marys River which took its name from the holy figure.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.