Ludington, County seat in Mason County, Michigan, United States.
The city stretches along Lake Michigan at the mouth of Pere Marquette River, containing sandy beaches and maritime facilities across 3.61 square miles.
Father Jacques Marquette, a French missionary, died near the present site in 1675, and Burr Caswell established the first permanent European settlement in 1847.
The Mason County Sculpture Trail features nine public art installations throughout Ludington, Scottville, and Fountain, enhancing the regional artistic presence.
The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum presents exhibits about local navigation history through artifacts, documents, and interactive displays for visitors.
The SS Badger, operating from Ludington harbor, remains the last coal-fired passenger steamship in regular service on the Great Lakes.
Location: Mason County
Elevation above the sea: 180 m
Website: http://ludington.mi.us
GPS coordinates: 43.95528,-86.45250
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:55
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