Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Brady
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
1. Fort Brady Marker
On July 6, 1822, a battalion of American troops under Col. Hugh Brady reached the Sault, thereby reconfirming the assertion of American authority over this region made by Lewis Cass in 1820. Fort Brady was built here by year's end. The French and Indians living at the little village now recognized that this remote outpost was truly part of America. The fort was removed in 1893 to a new site chosen by General Phil Sheridan.
Erected by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number S88.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1822.
Location. 46° 30.021′ N, 84° 20.53′ W. Marker is in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in Chippewa County. It is at the intersection of East Water Street and Bingham Avenue on East Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 298 East Water Street, Sault Sainte Marie MI 49783, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and on Lake Superiors South Shore Region. 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: St. Mary's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); A Sampler of Vessels That Have Passed This Spot (within shouting distance of this marker); Statue of St. Mary
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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
2. Fort Brady Marker
The marker is in the distance in this picture on the right side of the road.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
3. Fort Brady
This reproduction of the fort wall is built approximately along the west line of the original stockade.
Photographed by John Garman, August 23, 2024
4. Fort Brady Marker
The old courthouse is in the background. Today, the building is home to the Sault Ste. Marie Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4. submitted on September 2, 2024, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
