Mackinaw City in Cheboygan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michilimackinac State Park
Established 1909
| | Michigan's Second State Park | |
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 25, 2025
1. Michilimackinac State Park Marker
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° 47.249′ N, 84° 43.703′ W. Marker is in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in Cheboygan County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Huron Avenue and North Nicolet Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 N Huron 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shipwrecks in the Straits (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Crossroads of the Great Lakes (within shouting distance of this marker); Building the Mighty Mac (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Graveyard of the Deep (within shouting distance of this marker); Fog Signal Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Radio Beacon 1937/1938 (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Henry 1739 - 1834 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinaw City.
Other markers no longer nearby. Crossroads of the Great Lakes (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Building Mighty Mac (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Graveyard of the Deep (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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 125 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 29, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
