Attractions

Old Lighthouse Park and Museum

Located on the northern arm of land enclosing the harbor.  Built in 1840, it was replaced in 1870 by the current light a mile on the tip of the peninsula.

 

The tower and keeper's house are restored.  A 3,425 pound bronze bell, larger than the Liberty Bell, is on display.  Phone Numbers are (989) 595-9917 for the new lighthouse and (989) 595-6979 for the old lighthouse.   

Businesses

Target.com

Verizon Wireless

Wal-Mart

Genealogy

Family & Local Histories Information

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Local History

The village was named from the county which had been established in 1840.  The name (French for almost an island) was given by the French canoers because the land here formed a narrow peninsula jotting out into Lake Huron.

The first settler Frederick G. Burnham, came here about 1860 to engage in the cordwood business and built a dock and boat landing in Presque Isle Harbor.

It was given a post office on April 7, 1884, with Mr. Burnham as its first postmaster.  The office was closed on November 12, 1892, but has been restored since April 6, 1899.

Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

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