Port Sanilac in Sanilac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Anchor

From the wreck of the sailing ship Col. A.B. Williams

Photographed by Joel Seewald, September 19, 2015

1. Col. A.B. Williams Anchor Marker

Inscription. The Williams was lost in 1863 while carrying a cargo of coal. One of the earliest shipwrecks in the area, she lies in 84 feet of water. The wreck was discovered in 1957 when a commercial fisherman's nets became entangled on an obstruction in the lake. This anchor was removed three years later.

Erected by Sanilac County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 43° 25.481′ N, 82° 32.603′ W. Marker is in Port Sanilac, Michigan, in Sanilac County. It can be reached from South Ridge Street (State Highway 25) half a mile south of Main Street (State Highway 46). This marker is in front of the Loop-Harrison House on the grounds of the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 South Ridge Street, Port Sanilac MI 48469, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Thumb

and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Loop-Harrison House (within shouting distance of this marker); Platt's General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decker Crib Barn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Houndtown Cabin (about 400 feet

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away); The Forestville Church (about 400 feet away); Ward Cottage (about 400 feet away); Port Sanilac Light Station - 1886 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Screw (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Sanilac.

Other markers no longer nearby. Platt's General Store (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Museum Church (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Col. A.B. Williams Anchor and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, September 19, 2015

2. Col. A.B. Williams Anchor and Marker

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022

3. Anchor

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on September 7, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.