Mackinaw City in Cheboygan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Crossroads of the Great Lakes
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 19, 2019
1. Crossroads of the Great Lakes Marker
Strategically located at the meeting of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, the Straits of Mackinac have been a Crossroads of the Great Lakes since 1670.
The Forts at Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island and St. Ignace formed a "triangle of history," that has been crossed by Indians, Missionaries, Fur Traders, Soldiers, Ore Ships, Railroads, and Tourists countless times.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1670.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 45° 47.243′ N, 84° 43.684′ W. Marker was in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in Cheboygan County. It could be reached from the intersection of North Huron Avenue and Henry Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the east side of Alexander Henry Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 518 North Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City MI 49701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula, on the Straits of Mackinac, and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Crossroads of the Great Lakes (here, next to this marker); Shipwrecks in the Straits (here, next to this marker); Michilimackinac State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Building the Mighty Mac (within shouting distance of this marker); Graveyard of the Deep (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Henry Park Kiosk (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Henry 1739 - 1834 (within shouting distance of this marker); Radio Beacon 1937/1938 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinaw City.
Other markers no longer nearby. Building Mighty Mac (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 19, 2019
2. Crossroads of the Great Lakes Marker
Marker is at the right edge of the photo, in the bushes to the right of the large binoculars. The post can be seen extending up from the bushes, but only a small part of the back of the marker is visible.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
