Michigan City in LaPorte County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Log Cabin in Michigan City
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 16, 2014
1. First Log Cabin in Michigan City Marker
In August 1833 Jacob Furman
assisted by B.F. Bryant
built on this site the
first log cabin in Michigan City
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 41° 43.025′ N, 86° 54.093′ W. Marker is in Michigan City, Indiana, in LaPorte County. It can be reached from the intersection of Franklin Street and E. 5th Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at southeast corner of intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 Franklin St, Michigan City IN 46360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana, specifically on the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan Shore, and in Greater South Bend. 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, 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 walking distance of this marker: Barker Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); From Freight Cars to Outlet Stores (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barker Civic Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); Haskell & Barker Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Michigan City Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Michigan Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lincoln Funeral Train (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles R. Westcott (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Michigan City.
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Photographed by Duane Hall, August 16, 2014
2. First Log Cabin in Michigan City Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 16, 2014
3. View to East Across Franklin Street
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 16, 2014
4. View to north along Franklin Street
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,165 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 25, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
