Mackinaw Township in Mackinaw City in Cheboygan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Barnett Building
Photographed by John Ridley, September 2, 2023
1. The Barnett Building Marker
Built in 1951 by R. Dale & Patricia Barnett
This was originally the Barnett Insurance Agency and The Santa Claus Shop with a living area in the back. In 1972, the living area became Antique Alley. Now a rental property, it is still owned by the Barnett Family.
Erected 2020.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 45° 46.906′ N, 84° 43.713′ W. Marker is in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in Cheboygan County. It is in Mackinaw Township. It is on East Central Avenue west of Henry Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 E Central Ave, Mackinaw City MI 49701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula, on the Straits of Mackinac, and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Courageous Members of Organized Labor (within shouting distance of this marker); Winter at Mackinac (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Mackinaw City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mackinac State Historic Parks (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Tourism at Mackinac (about 300 feet away); French House Ruin (about 600 feet away); French House Ruin, 1765 - 1781 (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Mackinaw City (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinaw City.
Other markers no longer nearby. Winter at Mackinac (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Historic Mackinaw City (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Tourism at Mackinac (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Historic Mackinaw City
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 2, 2024
2. The Barnett Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2023, by John Ridley of Chelsea, Michigan. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 6, 2023, by John Ridley of Chelsea, Michigan. 2. submitted on August 18, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
