Mackinaw City in Cheboygan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Winter at Mackinac
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 7, 2019
1. Winter at Mackinac Marker
When the gales of November blow into Mackinaw City, its residents prepare for the long, hard winter that will bury the beautiful sand beaches in deep snowdrifts and freeze the Straits from shore to shore. Northern Michigan winters more closely resemble arctic conditions than the shorter and milder season experienced in the lower part of the state. Today as in the past it takes a rugged person to persist in this harsh environment when the hustle and bustle of the tourist season ends, much like the frontier pioneers before them.
Often, after a fierce winter storm, snowmobiles are the only reliable means of transportation. Tourists, however, are slowly beginning to enjoy the natural beauty of Northern Michigan winters. Old railroad tracks have been replaced by snowmobile trails and special events like the dog sled races attract more visitors every year. (Marker Number 43.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 45° 46.892′ N, 84° 43.671′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker was in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula, on the Straits of Mackinac, and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It was also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it was in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Winter at Mackinac (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Historic Mackinaw City (a few steps from this marker); The Courageous Members of Organized Labor (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackinac State Historic Parks (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barnett Building (within
Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 7, 2019
2. Winter at Mackinac Marker
View looking west along East Central Avenue.
Other markers no longer nearby. Historic Mackinaw City (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Tourism at Mackinac (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Historic Mackinaw City (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Mackinaw, Mackinac or Michilimackinac? (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
