Stone Boat - Kearsarge, MI
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N 47° 16.161 W 088° 25.207
16T E 392579 N 5236074
Stone boat constructed by the WPA alongside Hwy 41 in the town of Kearsarge.
Waymark Code: WMCEMM
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2011
Views: 7
Nearby plaque which tells about the WPA in Michigan's Copper Country, has brief mention of this very unique WPA project was built in 1933-34. Constructed of stones and concrete with pipes and fittings for cannons, port hole, ventilators and smokestack, it also sports a rock drill machine gun on its bow.
The town was named by an early miner after the ship he served on during the American Civil War, and the boat has been given the same name. Kearsarge is small enough that the ship can not be missed. A small pull off area is located just north of the ship. The ship serves as part of the Kearsarge Veterans Memorial which honors local men who have served during the wars of the 20th and 21st century.
Project type: Other
Date built or created: 1933-34
City: Kearsarge, Michigan
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
Location: Not listed
Website for additional information: Not listed
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