Mackinac Island in Mackinac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Woodfill Park

Photographed by Kevin W., May 31, 2026

1. Woodfill Park Marker

Inscription. In 1979, Woodfill Park was so named and designated in perpetuity commemorating William Stewart Woodfill. Longer than any other, he has been owner and preserver of the Grand Hotel. He was the prime mover in getting the Mackinac Bridge built. As chairman of The Mackinac Island State Park Commission, he created the program that restored Fort Mackinac and rebuilt Fort Michilimackinac

Erected by City of Mackinac Island.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 45° 50.942′ N, 84° 37.384′ W. Marker is on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in Mackinac County. It is on Cadotte Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1693 Cadotte Ave, Mackinac Island MI 49757, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

and on the Straits of Mackinac.

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 Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Little Stone Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackinac Conference (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Biddle House / Agatha and Edward Biddle (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Is it you?" (approx. 0.2 miles

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away); a different marker also named Grand Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pond's Defense (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Buildings of John Jacob Astor’s American Fur Company (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinac Island.

Photographed by Kevin W., May 31, 2026

2. Woodfill Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.