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

Manistique Water Tower

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 25, 2025

1. Manistique Water Tower Marker

Inscription.

In 1922 the Manistique water tower was built. It is 137 feet tall and can 200,000 gallons
www.visitmanistique.com

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 45° 57.037′ N, 86° 13.711′ W. Marker is in Manistique, Michigan, in Schoolcraft County. It can be reached from West Lakeshore Drive (U.S. 2), on the right when traveling west. To reach the marker, park at boardwalk parking area near Manistique Avenue and East Lakeshore Drive. The marker is approximately 6/10 of a mile along the boardwalk trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 W Lakeshore 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

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distance of this marker: Manistique Boardwalk (approx. ¼ mile away); Carl D. Bradley (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Manistique Boardwalk (approx. half a mile away); Near-Shore Sawdust and Wood Chip Deposits (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Manistique Lighthouse (approx. ¾ mile 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manistique.

Regarding Manistique Water Tower. The marker text is likely missing the word 'hold' between 'can' and '200,000'.

Also see . . . Schoolcraft County Historical Park Schoolcraft County Historical Park & Water Tower Pioneer Park.

The Water Tower was built in 1922 and held a 200,000 gallon water tank. Its uniqueness lies in its architecture – it is an octagonal red brick structure that is 137 feet tall, while most water towers are basic steel structures that lack the detail found here. While no longer used for water storage, the tower still stands strong and proud and
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 25, 2025

2. Manistique Water Tower on Deer Street in Manistique
is now part of a complex of historical buildings in the Schoolcraft County Historical Society’s collection.

(Submitted on July 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

Manistique Water Tower Marker along the Manistique Boardwalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 25, 2025

3. Manistique Water Tower Marker along the Manistique Boardwalk

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.