Fort Mackinac, Military fortress on Mackinac Island, United States
The limestone fort contains fourteen original buildings positioned on a 150-foot bluff overlooking the Straits of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.
British forces constructed Fort Mackinac during the American Revolutionary War in 1780, maintaining control until 1796 when they transferred it to the United States.
The fort presents daily military demonstrations with soldiers in period uniforms performing rifle firings, bugle music, and historical court martial reenactments.
Visitors can access the fort through guided tours that run from May through October, with detailed exhibits about military life in each restored building.
The structure served as both a military installation and a national park ranger station between 1875 and 1895, marking a dual purpose in American preservation.
Location: Mackinac Island
Inception: 1875
GPS coordinates: 45.85222,-84.61722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41
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