Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
American Century
Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 17, 2023
1. American Century Marker
1,000 Feet Long · Launched 1981
Halfway there!
You have now made it approximately halfway. Think of how far you have already walked and imagine being a deckhand responsible for painting or shoveling the deck of a boat 1,000 feet long and 105 feet wide!
Bow <<< Walk the deck of a 1,000 footer >>> Stern
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.
Location. 46° 30.128′ N, 84° 21.027′ W. Marker is in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in Chippewa County. Marker is on East Portage Avenue. The marker is behind the visitors center along the gate of the Soo Locks. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 E Portage Ave, Sault Sainte Marie MI 49783, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James R. Barker (a few steps from this marker); International Shipmasters' Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornerstone for new technology (within shouting distance of this marker); Propeller from tug Marquette (within shouting distance of this marker); American Spirit (within shouting distance of this marker); Heavy traffic on Portage Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Presque Isle
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 9 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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