Oscoda in Iosco County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Pictures From the Past

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021

1. Pictures From the Past Marker

Inscription. Many of these photographs have been donated to Lamberman's Monument. Notice the changing landscape with the progression of time.

People that have not been here for a while think that the Monument has been moved. It continues to sit on its original location. River Road has been moved south away from the statue. Also, the growth of the trees give the appearance that the Monument doesn't it as close to the river.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 44° 26.111′ N, 83° 37.406′ W. Marker is in Oscoda, Michigan, in Iosco County. It can be reached from Monument Road 0.2 miles north of West River Road. Marker is located near the Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5401 Monument Road, Oscoda MI 48750, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula

and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History of Lumbermans Monument (here, next to this marker); Lumberman's Monument (here, next to this marker); Legacy (a few steps from this marker); Working the River (a few steps from this marker); Jam Below! (within shouting distance of this marker); At The Rollway

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Moving the Load (within shouting distance of this marker); Symbols of Law and Order (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oscoda.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021

2. Pictures From the Past Marker

Lumberman's Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021

3. Lumberman's Monument

Pictures From the Past image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021

4. Pictures From the Past

This is the current Comfort Station that is depicted in the 2003 photo on the marker (seen in far right) replacing the Civilian Conservation Corps 1930's building.

Pictures From the Past Marker Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021

5. Pictures From the Past Marker Location

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 21, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.