Port Washington in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Northerner Anchor

Photographed by Devon Polzar, July 20, 2023

1. The Northerner Anchor Marker

Inscription. Final Voyage - 11/29/1868. The schooner Northerner pounded heavily upon the bottom while loading at the pier at Amsterdam, 12 miles north of Port Washington. Later that day after getting out into the lake, it was discovered she was leaking badly so the captain brought her into the pier at Port Washington where the deck load was discharged to lighten her. This done, the services of the tug Cuyahoga were secured to tow the Northerner into Milwaukee. Five miles southeast of Port Washington, she filled with water and sank in 135 feet of water. The anchor of the Northerner was donated to the Port Washington Historical Society and returned to Port Washington, her last port of call.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 43° 23.458′ N, 87° 52.065′ W. Marker is in Port Washington, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. It is on Johnson Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located next to the Northerner's anchor in front of the 1860 Light Station which is a museum operated by the Port Washington Historical Society. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 Johnson St, Port Washington WI 53074, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

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 walking distance of this marker: Port Washington Light Station (here, next to this marker); Well (a few steps from this marker); Cistern (a few steps from this marker); Oil House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lifeboat from the S.S. Milwaukee (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lights of Port Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodland Habitat (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lakeside Brewery Site (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Washington.

Another marker is no

The Northerner Anchor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devon Polzar, July 2023

2. The Northerner Anchor

longer nearby. Northerner (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).

1863 Light Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devon Polzar, July 2023

3. 1863 Light Station

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.