Superior in Douglas County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lake Superior
Photographed by Keith L, June 12, 2011
1. Lake Superior Marker
By the shining Big-Sea-Water,"
Lake Superior - the largest body of fresh water in the world - almost chemically pure - mean temperature 39 degrees - depth to 1302 feet - length 383 miles - covers 31,820 square miles - elevation 601 feet above sea level.
Starting in 1666 and for nearly 200 years, explorers, fur traders, miners and missionaries journeyed along this south shore in bark canoes. The original natural entry to Superior Bay, one mile north-westward, was wide, shallow, and dangerous in windy weather.
Turn around and plaque by Superior Rotary Club 1957
Erected 1957 by Superior Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1302.
Location. 46° 41.495′ N, 91° 59.137′ W. Marker is in Superior, Wisconsin, in Douglas County. It is on Wisconsin Point Road 1.7 miles north of Moccasin Mike Road, on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Duluth The Twin Ports and on the North Shore. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, in the Corn Belt, 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Burial Ground of the Fond du Lac Band (approx. 1.3 miles away); Superior Entry South Breakwater Light (approx. 1½ miles away); The Superior Entry (approx. 1.7 miles away); Northwest Portal of Wisconsin (approx. 1.9 miles away); Old Stockade Site (approx. 3½ miles away); Duluth-Superior Harbor (approx. 3½ miles away); S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald (approx. 3.9
Photographed by Keith L, June 12, 2011
2. Lake Superior Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Burlington Northern Ore Docks (was approx. 2.1 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Lake Superior. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 10, 2011.)
2. Lake Superior Facts. (Submitted on September 10, 2011.)
Photographed by Keith L, June 12, 2011
3. Lake Superior
Photographed by Keith L, June 12, 2011
4. Superior Bay Entry
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 947 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
