Mackinac Island in Mackinac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Cass Cliff"
Lewis Cass
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 30, 2017
1. "Cass Cliff" Marker
Named by the
Michigan Historical Commission
And
Mackinac Island State Park Commission
In honor of
Lewis Cass
Teacher – Lawyer – Explorer
Soldier – Diplomat – Statesman
Born October 9th, 1782
Died June 17th, 1866
Appointed by President Thomas Jefferson U.S. Marshal for the District of Ohio 1807-1811
Brigadier – General 1813
Governor of Michigan Territory 1813-1831
Secretary of War in President Andrew Jacksons Cabinet 1831 – 1866
Minister to France 1836 – 1842
United States Senator from Michigan
1845-1848 & 1849-1857
Secretary of State 1857 – 1860
He explored the country from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River and negotiated with the Indian Tribes just treaties. His fair and generous treatment accorded to the Indians of the Northwest secured to the Peninsular State its peaceful settlement and continued prosperity.
Erected 1915 by
The Citizens of Michigan
In grateful appreciation of
His distinguished and patriotic services
To his country and state
Erected 1915
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list.
Location. 45° 51.138′ N, 84° 36.836′ W. Marker is on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in Mackinac County. It is on Huron Road. Marker is located at the top of a cliff, on Huron Road, overlooking the Mackinac Island marina and Lake Huron. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mackinac Island MI 49757, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and on the Straits of Mackinac. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 30, 2017
2. "Cass Cliff" Marker (detail)
Another marker is no longer nearby. Indian Dormitory / Henry R. Schoolcraft (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Lewis Cass.
Lewis Cass was an American military officer and politician. He was the nominee of the Democratic Party for President of the United States in 1848. His political position endorsed a Jeffersonian political philosophy. He believed in agrarianism, individual liberty, and limited government. (Submitted on August 16, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Lewis Cass (1782–1866).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 30, 2017
3. "Cass Cliff" Marker (wide view)
Lewis Cass was appointed Secretary of State by President James Buchanan on March 6, 1857, and assumed office the same day. He served until December 14, 1860. (Submitted on August 16, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Lewis Cass.
This statue of Lewis Cass was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Michigan in 1889. Cass served as governor of the Michigan territory, secretary of war, minister to France and was a member of the U.S. Senate. (Submitted on August 16, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 30, 2017
4. View of Mackinac Island Marina from "Cass Cliff"
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
