St. Ignace in Mackinac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Huron Indians at St. Ignace

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 18, 2019

1. Huron Indians at St. Ignace Marker

Inscription. Some of the Hurons, who were driven from Ontario and the East by hostile Iroquois, finally found refuge in 1671 beside Marquette's new St. Ignace Mission. (Also called Huron Mission). They remained here with the French and Ottawas until 1701, when they joined Cadillac's expedition to Detroit.

Erected by the St. Ignace Lions Club, 1959

Approved by the Michilimackinac Historical Society

Erected 1959 by St. Ignace Lions Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1671.

Location. 45° 52.277′ N, 84° 43.91′ W. Marker is in St. Ignace, Michigan, in Mackinac County. Marker is on Marquette Street west of North State Street (Business Interstate 75), on the right when traveling west. Marker is next to Fr. Marquette Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 North State Street, Saint Ignace MI 49781, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grave of Father Marquette (a few steps from this marker); Father Marquette Park Kiosk (within shouting distance of this marker); Anishinaabe Fisherman (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Ignace Mission (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Anishinaabe Drying Rack (within shouting distance of this marker); The Huron Longhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named St. Ignace Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Columbus Plaque (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Ignace.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 18, 2019

2. Huron Indians at St. Ignace Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.