Glidden in Ashland County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
World's Largest White Pine Log
Biggest & Last Sleigh Hauled Log
Photographed By Keith L, September 15, 2011
1. World's Largest White Pine Log Marker
This white pine log was sleigh hauled to Glidden on Dec. 21, 1984 on the sleigh it sets on. It was cut on State 40 14 miles east of Glidden. Its estimated weight is 7000 lbs. The 20 ft log scaled 1960 [?] board ft. Estimated age 500 to 600 years old.Erected 1985.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1993.
Location. 46° 8.235′ N, 90° 34.501′ W. Marker is in Glidden, Wisconsin, in Ashland County. Marker is at the intersection of East First Street (County Highway N) and North Grant Street on East First Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glidden WI 54527, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Glidden State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Divide (approx. 4.2 miles away); Legend of Mellen (approx. 13.4 miles away); Jeanne D'Arc Willow (approx. 13˝ miles away); The Vietnam Memorial Tree (approx. 13˝ miles away).
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Photographed By Keith L, September 15, 2011
2. World's Largest White Pine Log
Photographed By Keith L, September 15, 2011
3. World's Largest White Pine Log
Photographed By Keith L, September 15, 2011
4. World's Largest White Pine Log
Photographed By Keith L, September 15, 2011
5. World's Largest White Pine Log
Photographed By Keith L, September 15, 2011
6. Donor Plaque
Sleigh donated by Wane's Acres.
The following men helped bring this log to town & build this shelter: [names] Dec. 21, 1984.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,579 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
