Erected to perpetuate the memory of the pioneer lumbermen of Michigan through whose labors was made possible the development of the prairie states. — — Map (db m33032) HM
The latter half of the 19th century brought a boom to the woods of northern Michigan. A rapidly growing
nation hungered for sturdy white pine to meet the needs of home builders, ship builders, and growing
industries. The men who met the challenge . . . — — Map (db m217027) HM
The idea of a memorial began with the Kiwanis Clubs
desire to recognize their reforestation efforts with a
fieldstone marker. R.G. Schreck, former Huron National
Forest Supervisor, wanted something a little more impressive
to commemorate the . . . — — Map (db m216835) HM
