Marine City in St. Clair County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Newport Academy
Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0683.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 42° 42.959′ N, 82° 29.657′ W. Marker is in Marine City, Michigan, in St. Clair County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and East St Clair Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 South Main Street, Marine City MI 48039, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. David and Laura Lester House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pêche Island Rear Range Light (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Holy Cross Parish (approx. 0.2 miles away); Heritage Square Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marine City (approx. 0.3 miles away); Greenwood Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); East China Fractional District No. 2 School (approx. 2.6 miles away); St. Clair River Habitat Restoration (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marine City.
Also see . . . History of Newport Academy. Marine City Pride & Heritage Museum (Submitted on March 28, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.