Sanilac Township in Port Sanilac in Sanilac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Port Sanilac Harbor of Refuge
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 20, 2022
1. Port Sanilac Harbor of Refuge Marker
The outer breakwaters and harbor basin were constructed in 1951 by the U. S. Army. Corps of Engineers, with state financial participation. The public docking facilities were provided through the cooperation of the Village of Port Sanilac and the Michigan State Waterways Commission.
Erected by Michigan State Waterways Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 43° 25.867′ N, 82° 32.327′ W. Marker is in Port Sanilac, Michigan, in Sanilac County. It is in Sanilac Township. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Oldfield Lane, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7376 Main Street, Port Sanilac MI 48469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigans Thumb and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The "North Star" Anchor (a few steps from this marker); Screw (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Port Sanilac Light Station - 1886 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Masonic and Town Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ward Cottage (approx. half a mile away); The Decker Crib Barn (approx. half a mile away); Anchor
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Also see . . . Port Sanilac Harbor of Refuge. (Submitted on January 13, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 20, 2022
2. Port Sanilac Harbor of Refuge Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 20, 2022
3. Port Sanilac Harbor of Refuge
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
