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
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. It 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.
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 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
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. 13½ miles away); The Vietnam Memorial Tree (approx. 13½ miles away).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The second section of this log located in Curtiss, Wisconsin.
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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 2,510 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
