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Emmet County Tour map & site details www.emmetcounty.org Historic sites 30. Colonial Fort Michilimackinac This national historic landmark is an 18th century military and fur trade village filled with exhibits, living history programs and ongoing archaeological exploration. 102 Straits Ave., Mackinaw City (231) 436-4226 mackinacparks.com 31. Mackinac Bridge and historical pathway Initial talks about building a bridge to connect the upper and lower peninsulas began in 1884; the five-mile span opened in 1957. North I-75, Mackinaw City; pathway found under bridge 32. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse This 1892 “Castle of the Straits” lighthouse complex features original, restored buildings, exciting exhibits, tower tours and a dramatic “Shipwrecks of the Straits” video. 526 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City 33. Pellston Area Historical Museum Depot Learn how Pellston earned the nickname ‘The Icebox of the Nation’ and more about this tiny town’s past that includes a booming lumber industry. U.S. 31, downtown Pellston (231) 539-8264 34. Inland Water Route Historical Museum Dedicated to maintaining and preserving the history of the Inland Waterway that connects Crooked Lake to Lake Huron. 6217 River St., Alanson (231) 838-5309 35. Alanson Swing Bridge ‘The shortest swing bridge in the world’ is a single-lane bridge used for pedestrians that was originally built in 1902 (the current bridge is a near-replica). River Street, Alanson 36. Oden State Fish Hatchery The original fish hatchery was established on this site in 1921 and was rebuilt in 2002. The history of Michigan’s fish planting is told in the rail car outside. 3371 U.S. 31, Oden (231) 347-4689 37. Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga Originally constructed as a boys’ camp in the 1930s, today it is a popular campground and beach. History museum on-site. 11000 Camp Petosega Rd., Petoskey (231) 347-6536 19 28 8 29 15 Discover a one-of-a-kind history in E mmet County is located in the Northwestern tip of the Lower Peninsula and includes the communities of Petoskey, Har- bor Springs and Mackinaw City. It is accessed from U.S. Highways 31 and 131, and I-75. The county is serviced by Pellston Regional Airport. For complimentary maps, area brochures and info: (231) 348-1704 [email protected] www.emmetcounty.org 30 31 2 Take a trip through time 1. St Francis Solanus Mission Church The ‘Little Indian Church’ was built in 1859, overlooking Little Traverse Bay. Established by Father Baraga (the “snowshoe priest”). 500 West Lake St., Petoskey (231) 347-4113 2. Little Traverse Historical Society Museum Former Chicago and West Michigan railroad depot (1892) houses displays on the region’s history and Ernest Hemingway’s personal and literary connections here. 100 Depot Court, Petoskey (231) 347-2620 3. Petoskey Stone Hunting Find Michigan’s state stone - fossilized coral from 350 million years ago. Petoskey: Magnus Park, 901 West Lake St.,(231) 347-1027; Petoskey State Park, 2475 M-119, (231) 347-2311; county shoreline 4. Bear River Bridge ‘Moderne’ architecture dates back to 1925. The bridge is on U.S. 31 near Mitchell Street, and a recreation area is located underneath off E. Lake St. (across from City Hall), Petoskey. National Register of Historic Places. 5. Crooked Tree Arts Center Once a Methodist church, this 1890-building includes two fine art galleries, theater/stage and studios. 461 East Mitchell St., Petoskey (231) 347-3209 6. Stafford’s Perry Hotel Of 21 hotels in operation in 1900 in Petoskey, the Perry is the only one that remains; most of the rest were lost to fires. It was built in 1899 and expanded over the decades. 100 Lewis St., Petoskey (231) 347-4000 7. Petoskey Historic Gaslight District Downtown shops on the National Register of Historic Places are more than 100 years old. Look for the gaslights! (231) 347-4150 8. Bay View Association & Historical Museum Victorian “gingerbread homes” and summer arts & cultural programs. Founded in 1875. Association: U.S. 31 north of downtown Petoskey • Museum: 1715 Encampment Ave., Petoskey (231) 347-6225 9. Wequetonsing Travel through this historic community of breathtaking summer homes that originated in 1878. Beach Drive (off M-119), Harbor Springs 10. Ephraim Shay House/Shay Park See the 1892 historic stamped steel building designed by the late loco- motive designer. (Privately owned.) 396 E. Main St., Harbor Springs 11. Andrew J. Blackbird House The museum of American Indian artifacts, presented in the house of Odawa (Ottawa) tribal leader Andrew J. Blackbird. 368 E. Main St., Harbor Springs (231) 526-0612 12. Harbor Springs History Museum Informative displays document the rich history of Harbor Springs and the region. 349 E. Main St., Harbor Springs (231) 526-9771 13. Tunnel of Trees: M-119, Harbor Springs This 20-mile stretch of M-119 is known the nation over for its breathtaking vistas of Lake Michigan and thick woodlands. 14. Five Mile Creek Schoolhouse A one-room standard schoolhouse dating back to 1915; a community group maintains the building since it closed in 1950. M-119, just past Pond Hill Farm (The school is not currently open for tours.) 15. Devil’s Elbow A flowing spring in this ravine was believed by area Odawas to be the home of spirits who made their presence known here during dark. Look for the sign along M-119, Harbor Springs 16. ‘Middle Village’ Located in Good Hart, the vicinity was the first Jesuit mission of 1741, known as “Aapatawaaing” in the native language. Look for the sign. 17. St. Ignatius Church & cemetery A picturesque 1886 church (open to the public) with Jesuit and Native American roots; near Readmond Township park and beach. South Lamkin Drive; turn just past the Good Hart General Store 18. Council Tree A mature white pine marks the site of a Native American tribal council, as early as 1787. Look for the sign along M-119 near Cross Village 19. L’Arbre Croche: M-119 to Cross Village In 1847, the land of L’Arbre Croche - the ‘Crooked Tree’ - had the largest concentration of Indians in the U.S. Look for the crooked trees. 20. Museum of L’Arbre Croche/Holy Cross Church Learn about Native American customs, the life of Father Weikamp and records of the Cross Village area, including the logging era. At Holy Cross Church, 6624 N. Lakeshore Dr. (231) 526-0906 21. Skillagalee Island Lighthouse Established on this tiny island in 1851, it is first in a chain of light stations visible in Lake Michigan when approaching Cross Village from the south. 7 miles NW of Cross Village 22. Gray’s Reef Light Station First established as a lightship in 1891, then a lighthouse in 1936. Viewed from Cross Village; 4 miles west of Waugoshance Island in Lake Michigan. 23. Waugoshance Shoal Light Arguably the first lighthouse built in the Great Lakes that was totally surrounded by water, in 1851. Visible from Waugoshance point/island to the northwest. 24. White Shoal Light Located 20 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge, it is an active aid to navigation. It is the prominent design element in the “Save Our Lights” license plate fund-raiser for the State of Michigan. Built in 1910. 2.6 miles N.W. of Waugoshance Island, Lake Michigan 25. Cecil Bay This former bustling lumbering community today provides a 900-acre park on 2 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline owned by Emmet County. Cecil Bay Rd/Wilderness Park Dr., Mackinaw City 26. The Headlands Now an International Dark Sky Park, this property is home to old- growth forests & miles of undeveloped shoreline and trails for wilderness adventures. 7725 E. Wilderness Park Dr. (231) 436-4051 27. Mackinaw Heritage Village A collection of historic buildings depicting life in the Mackinaw area 1880-1917, including a self-guided cellphone tour with a nature trail to explore and a covered pavilion. Free. W. Central Ave., Mackinaw City. 28. ‘Chi-sin’ (The Big Rock) Observed since at least 1615 as an aid to navigation, chi-sin has been used to gauge the water levels of the Straits of Mackinac. Headlands Drive, at the shoreline of McGulpin Point Lighthouse. 29. McGulpin Point Lighthouse Landmark lighthouse operated 1869-1909 and went into private owner- ship. After 100 years, Emmet County purchased the lighthouse in 2008 and restored it. Free. Gift shop. 500 Headlands Dr., Mackinaw City (231) 436-4051 17 5 Emmet County Historical Commission Emmet County!
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30. Colonial Fort MichilimackinacThis national historic landmark is an 18th century military and fur trade village filled with exhibits, living history programs and ongoing archaeological exploration. 102 Straits Ave., Mackinaw City (231) 436-4226 mackinacparks.com
31. Mackinac Bridge and historical pathwayInitial talks about building a bridge to connect the upper and lower peninsulas began in 1884; the five-mile span opened in 1957. North I-75, Mackinaw City; pathway found under bridge
32. Old Mackinac Point LighthouseThis 1892 “Castle of the Straits” lighthouse complex features original, restored buildings, exciting exhibits, tower tours and a dramatic “Shipwrecks of the Straits” video. 526 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City
33. Pellston Area Historical Museum DepotLearn how Pellston earned the nickname ‘The Icebox of the Nation’ and more about this tiny town’s past that includes a booming lumber industry. U.S. 31, downtown Pellston (231) 539-8264 34. Inland Water Route Historical MuseumDedicated to maintaining and preserving the history of the Inland Waterway that connects Crooked Lake to Lake Huron.6217 River St., Alanson (231) 838-5309 35. Alanson Swing Bridge‘The shortest swing bridge in the world’ is a single-lane bridge used for pedestrians that was originally built in 1902 (the current bridge is a near-replica). River Street, Alanson 36. Oden State Fish HatcheryThe original fish hatchery was established on this site in 1921 and was rebuilt in 2002. The history of Michigan’s fish planting is told in the rail car outside. 3371 U.S. 31, Oden (231) 347-4689 37. Camp Pet-O-Se-GaOriginally constructed as a boys’ camp in the 1930s, today it is a popular campground and beach. History museum on-site.11000 Camp Petosega Rd., Petoskey (231) 347-6536
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Emmet County is located in the Northwestern tip of the Lower Peninsula and includes the communities of Petoskey, Har-
bor Springs and Mackinaw City. It is accessed from U.S. Highways 31 and 131, and I-75. The county is serviced by Pellston Regional Airport.
For complimentary maps, area brochures and info:
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Take a trip through time1. St Francis Solanus Mission Church The ‘Little Indian Church’ was built in 1859, overlooking Little Traverse Bay. Established by Father Baraga (the “snowshoe priest”).500 West Lake St., Petoskey (231) 347-4113 2. Little Traverse Historical Society MuseumFormer Chicago and West Michigan railroad depot (1892) houses displays on the region’s history and Ernest Hemingway’s personal and literary connections here. 100 Depot Court, Petoskey (231) 347-2620
3. Petoskey Stone HuntingFind Michigan’s state stone - fossilized coral from 350 million years ago. Petoskey: Magnus Park, 901 West Lake St.,(231) 347-1027; Petoskey State Park, 2475 M-119, (231) 347-2311; county shoreline 4. Bear River Bridge
‘Moderne’ architecture dates back to 1925. The bridge is on U.S. 31 near Mitchell Street, and a recreation area is located underneath off E. Lake St. (across from City Hall), Petoskey. National Register of Historic Places. 5. Crooked Tree Arts Center Once a Methodist church, this 1890-building includes two fine art galleries, theater/stage and studios. 461 East Mitchell St., Petoskey (231) 347-3209 6. Stafford’s Perry Hotel Of 21 hotels in operation in 1900 in Petoskey, the Perry is the only one that remains; most of the rest were lost to fires. It was built in 1899 and expanded over the decades. 100 Lewis St., Petoskey (231) 347-4000 7. Petoskey Historic Gaslight DistrictDowntown shops on the National Register of Historic Places are more than 100 years old. Look for the gaslights! (231) 347-4150 8. Bay View Association & Historical MuseumVictorian “gingerbread homes” and summer arts & cultural programs. Founded in 1875. Association: U.S. 31 north of downtown Petoskey • Museum: 1715 Encampment Ave., Petoskey (231) 347-6225 9. Wequetonsing Travel through this historic community of breathtaking summer homes that originated in 1878. Beach Drive (off M-119), Harbor Springs
10. Ephraim Shay House/Shay ParkSee the 1892 historic stamped steel building designed by the late loco-motive designer. (Privately owned.) 396 E. Main St., Harbor Springs 11. Andrew J. Blackbird HouseThe museum of American Indian artifacts, presented in the house of Odawa (Ottawa) tribal leader Andrew J. Blackbird. 368 E. Main St., Harbor Springs (231) 526-0612 12. Harbor Springs History MuseumInformative displays document the rich history of Harbor Springs and the region. 349 E. Main St., Harbor Springs (231) 526-9771 13. Tunnel of Trees: M-119, Harbor SpringsThis 20-mile stretch of M-119 is known the nation over for its breathtaking vistas of Lake Michigan and thick woodlands. 14. Five Mile Creek SchoolhouseA one-room standard schoolhouse dating back to 1915; a community group maintains the building since it closed in 1950. M-119, just past Pond Hill Farm (The school is not currently open for tours.) 15. Devil’s ElbowA flowing spring in this ravine was believed by area Odawas to be the home of spirits who made their presence known here during dark. Look for the sign along M-119, Harbor Springs 16. ‘Middle Village’Located in Good Hart, the vicinity was the first Jesuit mission of 1741, known as “Aapatawaaing” in the native language. Look for the sign. 17. St. Ignatius Church & cemeteryA picturesque 1886 church (open to the public) with Jesuit and Native American roots; near Readmond Township park and beach.South Lamkin Drive; turn just past the Good Hart General Store 18. Council TreeA mature white pine marks the site of a Native American tribal council, as early as 1787. Look for the sign along M-119 near Cross Village 19. L’Arbre Croche: M-119 to Cross VillageIn 1847, the land of L’Arbre Croche - the ‘Crooked Tree’ - had the largest concentration of Indians in the U.S. Look for the crooked trees.
20. Museum of L’Arbre Croche/Holy Cross ChurchLearn about Native American customs, the life of Father Weikamp and records of the Cross Village area, including the logging era. At Holy Cross Church, 6624 N. Lakeshore Dr. (231) 526-0906
21. Skillagalee Island LighthouseEstablished on this tiny island in 1851, it is first in a chain of light stations visible in Lake Michigan when approaching Cross Village from the south. 7 miles NW of Cross Village 22. Gray’s Reef Light StationFirst established as a lightship in 1891, then a lighthouse in 1936. Viewed from Cross Village; 4 miles west of Waugoshance Island in Lake Michigan.
23. Waugoshance Shoal LightArguably the first lighthouse built in the Great Lakes that was totally surrounded by water, in 1851. Visible from Waugoshance point/island to the northwest. 24. White Shoal LightLocated 20 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge, it is an active aid to navigation. It is the prominent design element in the “Save Our Lights” license plate fund-raiser for the State of Michigan. Built in 1910. 2.6 miles N.W. of Waugoshance Island, Lake Michigan 25. Cecil BayThis former bustling lumbering community today provides a 900-acre park on 2 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline owned by Emmet County. Cecil Bay Rd/Wilderness Park Dr., Mackinaw City 26. The HeadlandsNow an International Dark Sky Park, this property is home to old-growth forests & miles of undeveloped shoreline and trails for wilderness adventures. 7725 E. Wilderness Park Dr. (231) 436-4051 27. Mackinaw Heritage VillageA collection of historic buildings depicting life in the Mackinaw area 1880-1917, including a self-guided cellphone tour with a nature trail to explore and a covered pavilion. Free. W. Central Ave., Mackinaw City. 28. ‘Chi-sin’ (The Big Rock)Observed since at least 1615 as an aid to navigation, chi-sin has been used to gauge the water levels of the Straits of Mackinac. Headlands Drive, at the shoreline of McGulpin Point Lighthouse.
29. McGulpin Point LighthouseLandmark lighthouse operated 1869-1909 and went into private owner-ship. After 100 years, Emmet County purchased the lighthouse in 2008 and restored it. Free. Gift shop. 500 Headlands Dr., Mackinaw City (231) 436-4051
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Emmet County Historical Tour
1 St. Francis Solanus Mission Church
2 Little Traverse Historical
Society Museum & Clock Tower
3 Petoskey Stone hunting
4 Bear River Bridge
5 Crooked Tree Arts Center
6 Perry Hotel
7 Petoskey Gaslight District
8 Bay View Association
9 Wequetonsing
10 Ephraim Shay House
11 A.J. Blackbird Museum
12 Harbor Springs History Museum
13 Tunnel of Trees (M-119)
14 Five Mile Creek Schoolhouse
15 Devil’s Elbow
16 Middle Village
17 St. Ignatius Church/cemetery
18 Council Tree
19. L’Arbre Croche: ‘Crooked Tree’
20 Museum of L’Arbre Croche/Holy Cross Church
21 Skillagalee Island Lighthouse
22 Gray’s Reef Light Station
23 Waugoshance Shoal Light
24 White Shoal Light
25 Cecil Bay
26 The Headlands
27 Mackinaw Heritage Village
28 ‘Chi-Sin:’ The Big Rock
29 McGulpin Point Lighthouse &
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30 Fort Michilimackinac
31 Mackinac Bridge & historical pathway
32 Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
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