Marine City in St. Clair County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Newport Academy
Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0683.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 42° 42.959′ N, 82° 29.657′ W. Marker is in Marine City, Michigan, in St. Clair County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and East St Clair Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 South Main Street, Marine City MI 48039, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Orleans Anchor (here, next to this marker); Emily Ward Academy Bell (a few steps from this marker); Walking Plow (a few steps from this marker); United Methodist Church Bell (a few steps from this marker); Anchor Bay Anchor (a few steps from this marker); David and Laura Lester House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marine City 1866 - 1880 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mary (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marine City.
Also see . . . History of Newport Academy. Marine City Pride & Heritage Museum (Submitted on March 28, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 633 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on March 8, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on March 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on March 8, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.