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 the eastern 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° 56.786′ N, 86° 14.212′ W. Marker is in Manistique, Michigan, in Schoolcraft County. It can be reached from West Lakeshore Drive (U.S. 2) 0.3 miles east of Range Road, on the right when traveling east. From US Highway 2, take the driveway to Lakeshore Memorial Park. The marker is along the hiking trail next to the driveway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1254 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 distance of this marker: Carl D. Bradley (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Near-Shore Sawdust and Wood Chip Deposits (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Manistique Lighthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Manistique Water Tower (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Manistique Boardwalk (approx. ¾ mile away); Living Memorial to the Soldiers and Sailors (approx. 0.8 miles away); Schoolcraft County World War Honor Roll (approx. 0.8 miles away); Schoolcraft County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manistique.

Manistique Boardwalk Marker on the trail next to Lakeshore Memorial Park driveway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 25, 2025

2. Manistique Boardwalk Marker on the trail next to Lakeshore Memorial Park driveway

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 112 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.