Rubicon Township in Port Hope in Huron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

E Cook Anchor

<i>E Cook</i> Anchor Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023

1. E Cook Anchor Marker

Inscription.

Dedicated to the sailors of Lake Huron
This anchor was lost by the schooner E Cook about 1880 while battling a terrific storm in the vicinity of the dock at Port Hope. The anchor was salvaged in the summer of 1931 and erected by the Port Hope Board of Commerce in memory of the sailors of Lake Huron.
The Port Hope Board of Commerce
E.A. Johnson Pres. · G.A. Plietz Vice Pres.
B.C. Meske Sec'y & Treas.
E. Foght Dir. · F. Kriewall Dir.

Erected by Port Hope Board of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 43° 56.603′ N, 82° 42.546′ W. Marker is in Port Hope, Michigan, in Huron County. It is in Rubicon Township. Marker is on State Road near West Huron Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4451 West Huron Street, Port Hope MI 48468, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Port Hope Time Capsule (here, next to this marker); Old School House Bell Tower Roof (a few steps from this marker); Port Hope Chimney (within shouting distance of this marker); 1903 - The Rail Comes to Port Hope (about 700 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Rubicon Township Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); St. John's Lutheran Church (approx. half a mile away); AMVETS Post 115 (approx. 1.3 miles away); George "Randy" Raison Covered Bridge (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Hope.

Additional keywords. E Cook Anchor

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023

2. E Cook Anchor Marker

Marker is located to the right of the flags.

<i>E Cook</i> Anchor image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023

3. E Cook Anchor

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.