Last week, we were excited to celebrate the delivery of the final “Grandfather Stone” for the Marshall County Grandfather Stones Project.
We are grateful for the successful delivery and installation of the last of seven Marshall County Grandfather Stones. This project was made possible through the collaboration of One Marshall County and the Marshall County Arts and Culture Council, with funding from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs through its Stellar Pathways program awarded to Marshall County in 2019. Special thanks to MoonTree Studios, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, and the City of LaPaz for their invaluable logistical support and contributions to making this delivery and installation a success.
The Marshall County Grandfather Stones project was developed to honor the past, present, and future inhabitants of Marshall County. Sculpted by Jason Quigno of Anishinaabe Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the stones honor water, the seven Anishinaabe Grandfather Teachings, the Potawatomi clans, and the concept of unity of all people and creation. The stones are Kona Dolomite and Green Basalt quarried in Marquette, Michigan.
The seven stones are located throughout Marshall County, serving as lasting symbols of our shared history. You can find the other stones at Foker Park in Argos, Westwood Park in Bourbon, Jane’s Park in Bremen, Culver Beach Lodge in Culver, and River Park Square in Plymouth. The final stone to be installed will be located at the Marian University Plymouth campus.
We are thankful to everyone who has helped bring this project to life and look forward to seeing these stones become lasting landmarks throughout Marshall County!
