St. Ignace, County seat in Michigan, United States.
St. Ignace occupies the northern terminus of the Mackinac Bridge, connecting Michigan's Upper Peninsula to its Lower Peninsula across the Straits of Mackinac.
French Jesuit priest Jacques Marquette established a mission at St. Ignace in 1671, making it one of the earliest European settlements in Michigan after Sault Ste Marie.
The Museum of Ojibwa Culture preserves the heritage of Native American tribes who inhabited the region before European settlement through artifacts and educational programs.
Two ferry companies operate from St. Ignace harbor to Mackinac Island throughout the summer season, transporting visitors across the Straits of Mackinac.
The Father Marquette National Memorial marks the burial site of the French explorer who founded the settlement and later embarked on expeditions to chart the Mississippi River.
Location: Mackinac County
Inception: 1671
Elevation above the sea: 179 m
Website: http://stignace.com
GPS coordinates: 45.86583,-84.72583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48
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Mackinac Bridge
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Fort Mackinac
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Mackinac National Park
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Mackinac Bridge Walk
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Fort Holmes
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St. Ignace Mission
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John Chambers House
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Sacred Heart-Gros Cap Church
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