Mackinac Island in Mackinac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Trinity Church
Episcopal services on Mackinac Island date from 1837, when a Bishop preached in the Mission Church. For many years the congregation met in the post Chapel at Fort Mackinac and in the Court House. In 1873 a parish was organized, and in 1882 this church building was constructed. Its furnishings include an altar of hand-carved walnut, and two chancel chairs made by soldiers at the fort.
Erected 1968 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L73.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 45° 51.064′ N, 84° 37.09′ W. Marker is on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in Mackinac County. It is at the intersection of Fort Street and Spring Street, on the right when traveling south on Fort Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1637 Fort Street, 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 marker: The Fort Garden (a few steps from this marker); American Fur Company Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Mackinac (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. William Beaumont (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Indian Dormitory (about 300 feet away); Sgt. Charles Cadreau, U.S. Army (about 400 feet away); Mackinac Island War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Private First Class Milton T. St. Onge (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinac Island.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3, 4. submitted on July 8, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 5. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.




