Metz Township in Posen in Presque Isle County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Metz After the Fire
Site No. 6
— Metz After the Fire —
In the background you can see a number of "relief shacks" scattered throughout the wooded area. Construction workers from the D&M railroad built the shacks to house survivors of the fire who had lost their homes.
Erected by Metz Township, the Metz Fire Centennial Committee, and the Presque Isle County Historical Museum. Made possible by Community First Fund of the Presque Isle Electric & Gas Cooperative, Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan, and First Federal Community Foundation. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters.
Location. 45° 17.066′ N, 83° 48.016′ W. Marker is in Posen, Michigan, in Presque Isle County. It is in Metz Township. Marker is at the intersection of County Route 441 and Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north on County Route 441. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2046 Railroad St, Posen MI 49776, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Metz D&M Depot Before the Fire (here, next to this marker); Relief Shacks (here, next to this marker); Metz Before the Fire of 1908 (a few steps from this marker); Earnest P. Bicknell (a few steps from this marker); Distributing Relief Supplies (a few steps from this marker); The Metz Fire of 1908 (a few steps from this marker); The Metz Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Our Common Ancestors (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Posen.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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