Manistique in Schoolcraft County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Manistique Boardwalk

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 25, 2025

1. Manistique Boardwalk Marker

Inscription.

The Manistique Boardwalk and River Walk extends 1.83 miles from thebeastern city limits passing under the US-2 bridge into the downtown district. The boardwalk offers its users a fishing pier, access to the east breakwater light, picnic grounds, and abundant nature and wildlife to enjoy.

The boardwalk was first constructed in 1991, with several expansions and improvements taking place since. The project has been primarily funded and maintained by the Manistique Downtown Development Authority and its resident taxpayers that fund the authority.

Erected by Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.

Location. 45° 57.234′ N, 86° 13.529′ W. Marker is in Manistique, Michigan, in Schoolcraft County. It is on East Lake Shore Drive (U.S. 2) west of Manistique Avenue, on the left when traveling west. The marker is at the trailhead by the boardwalk parking area at the east end of the boardwalk trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1130 E Lake Shore Dr, Manistique MI 49854, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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: Manistique Water Tower (approx. ¼ mile away); Carl D. Bradley (approx.

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0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Manistique Boardwalk (approx. ¾ mile away); Near-Shore Sawdust and Wood Chip Deposits (approx. 0.9 miles away); Living Memorial to the Soldiers and Sailors (approx. 0.9 miles away); Schoolcraft County World War Honor Roll (approx. 0.9 miles away); Schoolcraft County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Manistique Lighthouse (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manistique.

Manistique Boardwalk Marker along the east end of the trail near the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 25, 2025

2. Manistique Boardwalk Marker along the east end of the trail near the parking lot

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.