Baileys Harbor in Door County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Boathouse and Docks
July 26, 2023
1. Boathouse and Docks Marker
A boathouse and pier once stood near this location. Sometime after 1945, the structure was razed and the piers removed.
The launch that was stored in the boathouse was used to go to Baileys Harbor for supplies and to work the Baileys Harbor Range Lights. On at least two occasions, the boat was also used to save the crews of ships in distress near Cana Island.
Erected by Door County Maritime Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 45° 5.354′ N, 87° 3.026′ W. Marker is in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, in Door County. It can be reached from East Cana Island Road 0.1 miles east of Cana Cove Road, on the right when traveling east. Located along the path to Cana Island Lighthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8800 E Cana Island Rd, Baileys Harbor WI 54202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Anchor of the Frank O'Connor (a few steps from this marker); Steamer Frank O'Connor (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marshall Cabin (approx. 3.6 miles away); Baileys Harbor Lower Rangelight (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Baileys Harbor Range Lights
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Baileys Harbor Lower Range Light (was approx. 3.6 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
July 26, 2023
2. Boathouse and Docks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2023. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2023.
