St. Ignace in Mackinac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Anishinaabe Drying Rack
agwaawaanaak
Fish giigoonhwas were gutted, cut and hung on the rack. Both proteins could be smoked giikanaabasan with a low fire ishkode if time was a factor. Once the meats were dried they could store them for later use as jerky or in soups naboob.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans.
Location. 45° 52.303′ N, 84° 43.915′ W. Marker is in St. Ignace, Michigan, in Mackinac County. Marker is at the intersection of North State Street (Business Interstate 75) and Marquette Street, on the right when traveling south on North State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 North State Street, Saint Ignace MI 49781, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Huron Longhouse (a few steps from this marker); Anishinaabe Fisherman (a few steps from this marker); Anishinaabe Medicine Man (within shouting distance of this marker); Anishinaabe Woman (within shouting distance of this marker); Anishinaabe Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Marquette Park Kiosk (within shouting distance of this marker); Grave of Father Marquette (within shouting distance of this marker); Huron Indians at St. Ignace (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Ignace.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.