Drummond Township, Township and island in Chippewa County, Michigan, US.
Drummond Township occupies an island in Chippewa County with a landscape of forests, limestone formations, and shoreline along Lake Huron. The terrain varies between wooded areas and rocky sections where stone cliffs meet the water.
The British built a military fort on the island following the War of 1812 and held control until 1828, when the territory came under American rule.
Fishing and boat building remain central to how people live and work here, with these skills passed down through families across generations. You can see this maritime heritage woven into daily life along the waterfront and in the workshops scattered around the island.
Reaching the island requires taking a ferry from DeTour Village on the mainland, with service running throughout the year. Plan your trip around the ferry schedule, which operates regularly in all seasons.
The township contains rare limestone plains called alvar, which support plant species found in only a handful of places across North America. This geological feature makes the island remarkable for those interested in natural ecosystems.
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