Mackinaw City in Cheboygan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

John L. (Jack) Staffan • Chief Wawatam

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

1. John L. (Jack) Staffan • Chief Wawatam Marker

Inscription.
In memory of
John L. (Jack) Staffan • Chief Wawatam
August 1, 1909 - November 7, 1982

In tribute to our friend Jack Staffan, whose
participation, leadership and enthusiasm in the
Fort Michilimackinac Pageant spanned 20 years
of dedicated service.

"Lord, grant that I may not criticize my neighbor
until I have walked a mile in his moccasins."

Donated by
The Fort Michilimackinac Pageant Committee
and Muzzleloaders,
and the citizens of Mackinaw City.
5/28/83

Erected 1983 by Fort Michilimackinac Pageant Committee and Muzzleloaders.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1909.

Location. 45° 47.014′ N, 84° 43.384′ W. Marker is in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in Cheboygan County. Marker can be reached from North Huron Avenue south of East Jamet Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Wawatam Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 North Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City MI 49701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lake Level Research on the Great Lakes (a few steps from this marker); Mackinaw Boat - Mackinaw Coat (a few steps from this marker); Our weather

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(a few steps from this marker); A Bridge for Mackinac (a few steps from this marker); Island-Hopping the Straits (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Wawatam (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Chief Wawatam (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinaw City.

Additional commentary.
1.
According to his obituary Jack Staffan was "Involved in Michilimackinac pageants taking the part of Chief Wawatam for more than 20 years."

— Submitted October 10, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 19, 2019

2. John L. (Jack) Staffan • Chief Wawatam Marker

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 19, 2019

3. John L. (Jack) Staffan • Chief Wawatam Marker

View looking toward the northeast. This plaque is on the rock at the left of the photo.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

4. John L. (Jack) Staffan • Chief Wawatam Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4. submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.