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St.
Ignace
Located in
Mackinac County
Upper
Peninsula
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Community
Information
St.
Ignace Area Chamber of Commerce
560 N.
State St.
St.
Ignace, MI 49781
(906)
643-8717
(800)
338-6660
Attractions
American
Legion Memorial Park
Fort
De Buade Indian Museum
334 N.
State St.
(906)
643-6622
The
museum was built on the site of the original fort. There are displays and
dioramas of the lives of the early settlers. Local beadwork, stonework and
weapons are on display.
Marquette
Mission Park and Museum of Ojibwa Culture
500 N.
State St.
(906)
643-9161
The park
is on the presumed grave of Father Jacques Marquette. A statue honoring
him and information about his life and a re-created Victorian garden are located
here. Many archeological finds, most dating back to the Huron, Ottawa and
French settlements of the late 1600s. The museum is dedicated to the
Ojibwa and is done as a 19th-century Jesuit church.
New
France Discovery Center & Father Marquette National Memorial
2 miles
N.W. of the Mackinac Bridge
This
center re-creates the life and work of the French Jesuit explorer and
missionary. Artifacts from Marquette's journeys and an American Indian
longhouse and canoe are displayed. There are interpretive trails through
the 52-acre park with beautiful views of the straits and Mackinac Bridge. Picnicking
is permitted. park open daily 24 hours.
Castle Golf &
Games/Victorian Village Shops
111
North State Street
(906) 643-6925
A challenging 18 hole miniature golf course with waterfalls and fountains
in an elegantly landscaped area on the shore of Lake Huron. There is ten
adjacent shops featuring fudge and candy, ice cream, t-shirts, and other unique
gift items.
Castle
Rock
Castle
Rock Road
PO Box 185
(906)
643-8268
This rock towers 200 feet above the surrounding area with 170 steps to
the top. It provides and excellent view of Mackinaw Island, Lake Huron, and the
area. You can also get your picture taken by Paul Bunyan and Babe, his blue ox
as well as visit our large store with many souvenirs, t-shirts, gifts, and local
items.
Kewadin
Shores Casino
3039
Mackinac Trail
(906)
643-7071
(800)
539-2346
The
Millionaires' Cars & Disney Collection
Mystery
Spot
150
Martin Lake Road
(906) 643-8322
In the early 1950's, three surveyors stumbled across an area of land of
about 300 feet in diameter where their surveying equipment did not seem to work
properly. They were also constantly light headed. Millions have now visited this
spot and experienced an unusual sensation. A tall person seems smaller by
comparison, and you can climb a wall and tilt precariously into the air without
falling. Besides a guided tour of the world famous mystery spot, you can have
more fun at the maze, mini golf, game arcade, and our souvenir and gift shop.
Call for dates and times.
Exploring our Heritage
through our Ancestors
Baker/Boulanger
Family
Father Marquette State Park
Straits
State Park, St. Ignace, Michigan
Local History
Here in 1671, the
French Jesuit, Jacques Marquette, founded the mission of St. Ignace, naming it
for St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. A fortress was built
shortly thereafter. In 1701, the garrison moved to Detroit
and St. Ignace's military importance was no more.
Its settlers first
called it Mackinac and it is on Farmer's old maps as Ancient Fort
Mackinac. Francis LaPointe owned and occupied land here before 1812, later
selling to Dousman family which in turn, in 1857, sold it to the brothers David,
Patrick and Michael Murray. Peter W. Hombach became its first postmaster
on November 3, 1871. Incorporated as a village in 1882 and as a city in
1883. The site of old Fort de Buade.
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