Historical Markers and War Memorials in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay is the county seat for Door County
Baileys Harbor is in Door County
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Now known as the Hjertehjem Shop, Roger Eatough also built this original building, the south part, in 1885. The foundation of chipped stone is no longer visible. The original part was used as a drug store, furniture store, a mortuary, and the post . . . — — Map (db m89936) HM
Nathan Nichols (the north building) was formerly two buildings, now connected, that were built by Roger Eatough (owner of the Globe Hotel). The little house in the rear was built as a residence and was built in 1890. The building to the north was . . . — — Map (db m89938) HM
This anchor was removed from the wreck site of the Frank O'Connor. The anchor is from a barge used during salvage operations in the 1920s and 1930s. Since the anchor was not actually off the sunken ship, it was placed on display here. . . . — — Map (db m230096) HM
This lower rangelight and the upper rangelight residence, 950 feet inland, were built by the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1869. The upper rangelight also served as the lighthouse keepers residence and is 15 feet taller than the lower tower. this . . . — — Map (db m39252) HM
On the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, Baileys Harbor was the first established village on the Door Peninsula. In 1848, Captain Justice Bailey was seeking refuge from a ferocious storm and came ashore in the sheltered harbor. Discovering abundant . . . — — Map (db m74480) HM
A boathouse and pier once stood near this location. Sometime after 1945, the structure was razed and the piers removed.
The launch that was stored in the boathouse was used to go to Baileys Harbor for supplies and to work the Baileys Harbor . . . — — Map (db m230095) HM
Baileys Harbor is a refuge for people and nature.
In 1848, Captain Justice Bailey discovered this safe harbor as he sought shelter from a Lake Michigan storm. His employer, Alanson Sweet, sent crews of men to carve a town out of the wilderness. . . . — — Map (db m229959) HM