Chesterton in Porter County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cowles Bog
Photographed by Dan Fisher, November 8, 2015
1. Cowles Bog Marker
Registered
Natural Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in illustrating the natural history
of the United States
Erected 1965 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. In addition, it is included in the National Natural Landmarks series list.
Location. 41° 38.7′ N, 87° 5.217′ W. Marker is in Chesterton, Indiana, in Porter County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Dunes Highway (U.S. 12) and North Mineral Springs Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chesterton IN 46304, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northwest Indiana, specifically on the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan Shore, and in the Calumet Region. 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dunes Hi-Way (approx. 1.2 miles away); Chellberg Farm and the Swedish Community (approx. 1.3 miles away); History of the Dunes (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Calumet Region, 1822-1835 (approx. 1½ miles away); The Bailly Homestead (approx. 1.6 miles away); Indiana State Parks: the First 100 Years 1916-2016 (approx. 1.6 miles away); Highways of the Past (approx. 1.6 miles away); Iron Brigade (approx. 1.6 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. National Park Service (Submitted on November 22, 2015.)
2. Cowles Bog - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on November 27, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)
3. Cowles Bog Restoration Project. This website gives a brief history of Cowles Bog and details Indiana Dunes National Park's efforts to restore it.
In the early 1900's Cowles Bog Wetland Complex gained recognition(Submitted on March 9, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana.)for its unique biodiversity and landscape...Given the closeness of this unusual natural resource to Chicago, Cowles Bog Wetland Complex was commonly explored by students and their instructors.Photographed by Daniel Barriball, March 8, 20252. Cowles Bog Marker
4. Henry Chandler Cowles. NPS biography of Dr. Henry Chandler Cowles, the namesake of Cowles Bog.
Many of these species are found nowhere for many miles outside of the dune region, so that failure to conserve the dunes would result in the extinction of this wonderful flora for all time.(Submitted on March 9, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana.)
5. National Natural Landmarks: Cowles Bog. (Submitted on March 9, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana.)
Photographed by Dan Fisher, November 8, 2015
3. Cowles Bog Marker
Photographed by Dan Fisher, November 8, 2015
4. Cowles Bog Marker
Photographed by Dan Fisher, November 8, 2015
5. Cowles Bog Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, June 25, 2011
6. Cowles Bog as viewed from Trail
Photographed by Duane Hall, June 25, 2011
7. Trail Boardwalk crossing Cowles Bog
Photographed by Duane Hall, June 25, 2011
8. Trail Information Sign at Cowles Bog Trail Head
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 777 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. Photos: 1. submitted on November 22, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 9, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 22, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 27, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
