Mackinaw City in Cheboygan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michilimackinac State Park
Established 1909
| | Michigan's Second State Park | |
Welcome to Michilimackinac State Park
Established in 1909, it is Michigan's second state park and offers stunning views of the Mackinac Bridge, picnic areas, and is home to two historic sites: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Colonial Michilimackinac. In addition to Michilimackinac State Park, Mackinac Island State Park and Mill Creek State Park are under the care of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 45° 47.262′ N, 84° 43.896′ W. Marker is in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in Cheboygan County. It is on North Huron Avenue 0.1 miles east of North Nicolet Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 W Straits 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 in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Michilimackinac / Michilimackinac State Park (a few steps from this marker); Mackinac Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Michilimackinac (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Times (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan's First Jewish Settler (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackinac State Historic Parks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mackinac State Historic Parks (about 300 feet away); Michilimackinac State Park (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinaw City.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

