Near Harbor Beach in Huron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Territory of Michigan and "White Rock"
The Act establishing the Territory of Michigan was passed January 11, 1805, and took effect June 30th of the same year. In order to facilitate the settlement of the territory, and in accordance with the policy adopted by the United States, a treaty was made November 17, 1807. Governor William Hull, (Michigan's first governor) acting for the United States, negotiated certain rights and several small reservations with the Ottawa, Chippewa, Wyandotte, and Potawatomi Indian tribes.
The 1807 treaty included part of the state lying east of a line running along the west side of what is now Lenawee and Shiawassee counties, and from about the center of the west line of the last county, northeasterly to "White Rock, in Lake Huron."
As a result of the 1807 treaty signed in Detroit, the Anishinabeg (Indians) ceded the territory to the United States. Also, the large white rock, clearly visible directly east of here in the waters of Lake Huron, was formally named "White Rock." "White Rock" marked the northeast corner of how far north the white man could settle at that time.
Map of Michigan Treaty Boundaries
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 11, 1213.
Location. 43° 43.04′ N, 82° 36.586′ W. Marker is near Harbor Beach, Michigan, in Huron County. Marker can be reached from S. Lakeshore Road (State Highway 25) 0.2 miles south of Atwater Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in White Rock Roadside Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harbor Beach MI 48441, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "White Rock": The History, Oral Traditions, and Tales (here, next to this marker); White Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); White Rock School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Vicki Keith (approx. 8.8 miles away); Harbor Beach Harbor of Refuge (approx. 8.8 miles away); Judge James H. Lincoln (approx. 8.8 miles away); Harbor Beach Lighthouse (approx. 8.8 miles away); Shipwrecks of the Harbor Beach Area (approx. 8.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harbor Beach.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on September 28, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.