Michipicoten in Wawa in Algoma District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Michipicoten River Cemetery
— A Sign of History —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2022
1. Michipicoten River Cemetery Marker
Once the main cemetery used by residents of Michipicoten River Village. It includes families of both Ojibway and European descent. The earliest headstone dates back to 1901.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 47° 56.264′ N, 84° 50.106′ W. Marker is in Wawa, Ontario, in Algoma District. It is in Michipicoten. Marker can be reached from Michipicoten Harbour Road, one kilometer west of Queen Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located near the center of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wawa ON P0S 1K0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Fur Trade at Michipicoten (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Louisa MacKenzie Bethune (1793-1833) (about 210 meters away); Michipicoten Scenic Lookout (approx. half a kilometer away); Alexander Young Jackson (1882-1974) (approx. half a kilometer away); Professor Lewis Agassiz (1807-1873) (approx. half a kilometer away); Philip Turnor (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Reverend James Evans (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Government Dock (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wawa.
Regarding Michipicoten River Cemetery.
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While there are at least 100 burials in the cemetery, only 25 are identified by headstones. The earliest burial known in this cemetery seems to be one D. R. Burgess (infant) in 1901. Andrew Whitikane, a former Chief of the Michipicoten First Nation, at 101 would be the oldest. The majority of the burial sites are marked by white crosses, known only to the families involved. The hope is that if names of other families buried at the Michipicoten River Cemetery could be identified, even if we do not have the exact locations, it would be possible to create signage to acknowledge these Indigenous, Metis, European and mixed families who were all part of the rich early history in this area.(Submitted on March 20, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2022
2. Michipicoten River Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2022
3. Michipicoten River Cemetery (west side)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2022
4. Michipicoten River Cemetery (east side)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 20, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
