Near L'Anse in Baraga County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dog Sled Episode
Bishop Baraga Shrine
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 3, 2024
1. Dog Sled Episode Marker
Inscription.
Dog Sled Episode. . Another incident in Baragas life recalls the time when an Indian came to him at night requesting the Blackrobe to accompany him to his lodge to attend spiritually to his dying mother. After providing the Indian and his dog with food, warmth, and rest, Baraga made plans to leave early the following morning. He obtained another dog from one of the villagers to help pull the sled which was loaded with necessary provisions. This latter dog turned obstinate before too long and refused to go onward. They had no other choice but to release the animal. , Each one, then, in turn, took the line and helped the original dog pull the sled. They reached the Indians village at the end of three days journey. Father Baraga administered the sacraments to the aged and woman, and shortly after, she died. No time or distance kept Baraga from fulfilling his role in the service of God.
Another incident in Baragas life recalls the time when
an Indian came to him at night requesting the Blackrobe
to accompany him to his lodge to attend spiritually to
his dying mother. After providing the Indian and his dog
with food, warmth, and rest, Baraga made plans to leave
early the following morning. He obtained another dog
from one of the villagers to help pull the sled which was
loaded with necessary provisions. This latter dog turned
obstinate before too long and refused to go onward.
They had no other choice but to release the animal.
Each one, then, in turn, took the line and helped the
original dog pull the sled. They reached the Indians
village at the end of three days journey. Father Baraga
administered the sacraments to the aged and woman, and
shortly after, she died. No time or distance kept Baraga
from fulfilling his role in the service of God.
Location. 46° 44.953′ N, 88° 28.473′ W. Marker is near
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L'Anse, Michigan, in Baraga County. It can be reached from Lambert Road south of U.S. 41. The shrine is no longer accessible directly from U.S. 41. It is well signed. Turn south on Lambert Road and follow it across the railroad tracks and to the right around the curve to the shrines parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17570 US-41, Lanse MI 49946, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and in Copper Country. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and on Lake Superiors South Shore Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,026 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
