Oscoda in Iosco County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lumberman's Monument
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
1. Lumberman's Monument Marker
Take a moment to reflect on the harsh living conditions, strenuous work, and little pay early lumberman endured while paving the way for the America you know today.
Monument Facts
Date dedicated: July 16, 1932
Sculptor: Robert Aitkens of New York
Cost: $50,000
Materials: Bronze figures sit on a granite base.
Figures: River rat and his peavey, timber cruiser holding a compass, sawyer with an axe and cross-cut.
The names etched in the base are the contributors; many are from lumbering families.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1932.
Location. 44° 26.114′ N, 83° 37.407′ W. Marker is in Oscoda, Michigan, in Iosco County. Marker can be reached from Monument Road, 0.2 miles north of West River Road. Marker is located near
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pictures From the Past (here, next to this marker); History of Lumbermans 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 (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.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Lumberman's Monument. Excerpt:
The monument is located in a forest that was heavily logged in the second half of the 19th century. The white pine that made up much of the forest was in high demand nationwide for housing, ships, and other manufacturing. In particular, much of the housing in the Midwest was built using lumber taken from Michigan forests. Once people began realizing how immense the forests of Michigan were, popularity of lumbering and its profitability increased. Timber cruisers, who worked for lumbermen,(Submitted on February 21, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)would survey the woods and reserve the best plots for their bosses in the land office. During this time, land could be bought for as little as $1.25 an acre.Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 20212. Lumberman's Monument
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
3. Lumberman's Monument
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
4. Lumberman's Monument
Inscription: Erected to perpetuate the memory of the pioneer lumbermen of Michigan through whose labors was made possible the development of the prairie states.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
5. Lumberman's Monument
Photo of the west base of the statue listing the donors mentioned on the marker.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021
6. Lumberman's Monument marker location
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on February 26, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 21, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
