Near Baraga in Baraga County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Keweenaw Bay

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 14, 2014

1. Keweenaw Bay Marker

Inscription. This region's history is long and rich. Father Ménard, the Jesuit missionary, wintered near what is now L'Anse in 1660-1661. Near here Father Baraga set up his mission in 1843. He and the head of the neighboring Methodist mission, the Rev. J. H. Pitezel, were good friends. Furs and fish figured prominently in the bay's early history as a source of economic wealth. In the 1880's and 1890's the area's timber was cut with Baraga and Pequaming being the centers of lumbering.

Erected 1957 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number S0135.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 46° 45.566′ N, 88° 29.993′ W. Marker is near Baraga, Michigan, in Baraga County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 41, 0.1 miles north of Plains Cut-off Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baraga MI 49908, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 14, 2014

2. Keweenaw Bay Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.