Charlevoix in Charlevoix County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Battle of "Pine River"
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2016
1. Battle of "Pine River" Marker
on this site the evening of
July 13th, 1853
between a party of Mormons from
Beaver Island and fishermen settlers
of the new settlement of Pine River.
Later named Charlevoix in 1879
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1853.
Location. 45° 19.095′ N, 85° 15.854′ W. Marker is in Charlevoix, Michigan, in Charlevoix County. Marker is at the intersection of Grant Street and Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Grant Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Michigan Beach Park, Charlevoix MI 49720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant Flag Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Congregational Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Harsha House Museum (approx. 0.3 miles away); Benjamin S. Gill, EMC USN (approx. 0.3 miles away); Still On Patrol (approx. 0.3 miles away); USS Escolar (SS 294) Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2016
2. Battle of "Pine River" Marker
this page online
Also see . . . Battle of Pine River. Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University website entry (Submitted on September 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
