Fort Michilimackinac (2)

Fort Michilimackinac (2) (1712-1780) - Established by the French in 1712 to protect the straights of Mackinac and serve as a fur trading post. Peacefully taken over by the British in 1761 near the end of the French & Indian War. Hostile Indians massacred the British garrison in 1763. The British garrison returned in 1674 and stayed until 1780 when the fort and garrison were moved out to a new Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island. Fort Michilimackinac was abandoned in 1780.

French & Indian War (1754-1763)

Fort Michilimackinac remained in French hands until it was peacefully taken over by British Captain Henry Balfour in May 1761 as the French & Indian War was winding down.

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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