Fort Michilimackinac (2)

Fort Michilimackinac (2) (1715-1781) - This French fort was built to protect the straights of Mackinac and serve as a fur trading post. Later it came into the hands of the British.

Fort Michilimackinac (2) History

After being determined to be to vulnerable to attack, Fort Mackinac was built on Mackinac Island.

Current Status

Restored to how it was in the 1700's.

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Location: : 102 W. Straits Avenue Mackinaw City, MI 49701 Maps & Images Lat: 45.786518 Long: -84.735623 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: '

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 421-423

Links:

• MackinacParks - Colonial Mackinac
• Wikipedia - Fort Michilimackinac

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