WOODBRIDGE
N. FERRIS.
Governor. Educator. Founder. This bronze monument at the heart of Big Rapids commemorates the man who believed education should be accessible to everyone.
The Ratings
Unanimous community respect for the historical value of this monument.
Educational Visionary
Woodbridge Nathan Ferris served as the 28th Governor of Michigan, but his primary passion was the Ferris Industrial School. The statue captures his likeness as a man of action, facing the campus he built from the ground up.
Historical Pillar
Positioned at 1010 Campus Drive, the monument is more than a statue; it's a symbolic anchor for the $PNET Educational Asset Cluster, representing the preservation of mid-Michigan's intellectual history.
Coordinate Hub
1010 Campus Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Public Access
Site is open for public viewing 24 hours daily.
PRECISION
PLACEMENT.
"The statue is positioned such that Mr. Ferris perpetually watches over the students entering the university's academic heart."