Near Bay City in Bay County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Paul P. Harris
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024
1. Paul P. Harris Marker
Rotary International is a worldwide association of business professionals and community leaders dedicated to service above self and guided by the principles of truth, fairness, charity, and compassion.
Paul Percy Harris (1868-1947) founded the first Rotary Club in Chicago in 1905, and a growing Bay City received its first club charter in 1915.
This statue is dedicated to the Pioneers of Rotary, but especially to the memory of Mr. Harris, who made the world a better place through his vision and guidance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 43° 35.997′ N, 83° 53.125′ W. Marker is near Bay City, Michigan, in Bay County. It is on Adams Street south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 936 Adams St, Bay City MI 48708, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cross Country Connections (here, next to this marker); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); IX-inch Dahlgren SB Iron Shell Gun (about 700 feet away); Bay County Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Bay County Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Bob Seger (about 700 feet away); Stevie Wonder (about 700 feet away); Train Traffic Control Shack Informational Kiosk (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024
2. Paul P. Harris Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024
3. Paul P. Harris Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024
4. Paul P. Harris Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
