Grindstone City Historic District
Grindstone City Historic District, Historic district in Port Austin Township, United States
The Grindstone City Historic District covers 250 acres of land with stone structures and quarry sites along Lake Huron in Michigan.
Captain Aaron G. Peer established a grindstone quarry in 1833, which grew into two major companies employing 200 workers by 1888.
The district preserves industrial structures from the 1880s, including a stone building with a tablet reading 'Built by Capt. A.G. Peer, 1884'.
The site contains two jetties extending into Lake Huron and offers opportunities for fishing, including salmon, lake trout, and walleye.
The district produced grindstones ranging from small whetstones to massive three-ton stones until operations ceased during the Great Depression.
Location: Port Austin Township
GPS coordinates: 44.05444,-82.89806
Latest update: March 21, 2025 15:38
Turnip Rock
5.1 km
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park
45.2 km
Port Crescent State Park
13.7 km
SS Clifton
42.9 km
Pointe aux Barques Light
9.1 km
Charity Island Light
43.5 km
Port Austin Light
7.5 km
Harbor Beach Light
31.6 km
St. Peter's Lutheran Church Kinde, Michigan
14.9 km
Grice House Museum
29.6 km
Huron City Historic District
5.9 km
Charles G. Learned House
7.8 km
Albert E. Sleeper House
29.4 km
St. John's Lutheran Church
19.2 km
Frank Murphy Birthplace
30.8 km
First Methodist Episcopal Church
19.4 km
Masonic Temple
19.4 km
Frederick H. and Elizabeth Stafford House
19.3 km
W. R. Stafford Worker's House
19.7 km
William R. Stafford House
19.4 km
Bay Port Historic Commercial Fishing District
44.2 km
Smith-Culhane House
7.8 km
Winsor and Snover Bank Building
7.7 km
Isaac Leuty House
19.4 km
W. R. Stafford Planing Mill Site
19.8 km
Caseville Harbor Light
32.9 km
Bad Axe Theatre
29.2 km
Blue Water Lanes
30.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes