Marine City in St. Clair County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Newaygo
1890 - 1903
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 27, 2022
1. The Newaygo 1890 - 1903 Marker
Built in Marine City by Alexander Anderson. Her Rig was Propeller & one of the larger ships. Running from Cleveland, OH, to Ontario during a blizzard, she ran aground & foundered near Devil's Island in Georgian Bay, Ontario.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 42° 43.095′ N, 82° 29.439′ W. Marker is in Marine City, Michigan, in St. Clair County. Marker is on South Water Street near Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 South Water Street, Marine City MI 48039, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The R.G. Coburn (here, next to this marker); The Carrier (a few steps from this marker); The Northerner (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Square Historic District (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pêche Island Rear Range Light (about 700 feet away); Marine City World War I Memorial (about 700 feet away); Protector Rudder (about 800 feet away); Marine City High School Bell (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marine City.
Also see . . . Newaygo (Propeller), U130488, aground, 17 Nov 1903. News article clippings of
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 27, 2022
2. The Newaygo 1890 - 1903 Marker
The Newaygo is the marker on the right.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 27, 2022
3. The Newaygo
A mosaic of the vessel has been placed with the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
