Bayfield in Bayfield County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Memorial to Commercial Fishermen of Bayfield

Past—Present—Future

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 17, 2012

1. Memorial to Commercial Fishermen of Bayfield Marker

Inscription. Dedicated in 1981 to the hard working commercial fishermen whose indomitable spirits will not be forgotten.

Commissioned by Edwin Erickson,
Mayor of Bayfield, 1970-1976 & 1980-1988

Designed by Harold Kerr (1909-1981)
Constructed by Brian Kerr and Erickson Marine
The pilings were salvaged from the steamer “Ireland” which ran aground at Gull Island. The anchor chain came from the “Pretoria” which sank off Outer Island in 1905. The timbers are part of the ore dock at Ashland. The largest piece of sandstone came from Outer Island while the other stones were brought from Sand, Oak, Manitou, Cat, and Outer Islands.

Plaque and mount made possible by Kerr Studio and Gallery—Bayfield, Wisconsin

Erected 1981.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.

Location. 46° 48.687′ N, 90° 48.788′ W. Marker is in Bayfield, Wisconsin, in Bayfield County. It is on Front Street north of Rittenhouse Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

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this postal address: 19 Front St, Bayfield WI 54814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Wisconsin’s North Shore. It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Corn Belt,

and on Lake Superior’s 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bayfield Historic Waterfront (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Booth Cooperage (about 400 feet away); Sailor’s Delight (about 700 feet away); Schooner Pretoria (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Turning Point in Place and Time (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cultural Fire Returns to Stockton Island (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mooningwaanikaaning (approx. 2½ miles away); Early Vessels (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bayfield.

Another marker is no longer

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 17, 2012

2. Memorial to Commercial Fishermen of Bayfield Marker

nearby. Madeline Island (was approx. 2½ miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 17, 2012

3. Memorial to Commercial Fishermen of Bayfield Marker

Memorial to Commercial Fishermen of Bayfield image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 17, 2012

4. Memorial to Commercial Fishermen of Bayfield

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 921 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.