Mackinaw City in Cheboygan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John L. (Jack) Staffan Chief Wawatam
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
1. John L. (Jack) Staffan Chief Wawatam Marker
John L. (Jack) Staffan Chief Wawatam
August 1, 1909 - November 7, 1982
In tribute to our friend Jack Staffan, whose
participation, leadership and enthusiasm in the
Fort Michilimackinac Pageant spanned 20 years
of dedicated service.
"Lord, grant that I may not criticize my neighbor
until I have walked a mile in his moccasins."
Donated by
The Fort Michilimackinac Pageant Committee
and Muzzleloaders,
and the citizens of Mackinaw City.
5/28/83
Erected 1983 by Fort Michilimackinac Pageant Committee and Muzzleloaders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1909.
Location. 45° 47.014′ N, 84° 43.384′ W. Marker is in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in Cheboygan County. It can be reached from North Huron Avenue south of East Jamet Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Wawatam Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 North Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City MI 49701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula, on the Straits of Mackinac, and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. 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 Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lake Level Research (here, next to this marker); Geology of the Straits (a few steps from this marker); Mackinaw Boat - Mackinaw Coat
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Lake Level Research on the Great Lakes (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Our Weather (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Island-Hopping the Straits (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Additional commentary.
1.
According to his obituary Jack Staffan was "Involved in Michilimackinac pageants taking the part of Chief Wawatam for more than 20 years."
— Submitted October 10, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, 
Michigan.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 19, 2019
2. John L. (Jack) Staffan Chief Wawatam Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 19, 2019
3. John L. (Jack) Staffan Chief Wawatam Marker
View looking toward the northeast. This plaque is on the rock at the left of the photo.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
4. John L. (Jack) Staffan Chief Wawatam Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4. submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
