Mackinac Island
| Native name: Michilimackinac | |
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Topographic map of Mackinac island
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 Mackinac
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| Geography | |
| Location | Lake Huron |
| Coordinates | 45°51′40″N 84°37′50″W / 45.86111°N 84.63056°WCoordinates: 45°51′40″N 84°37′50″W / 45.86111°N 84.63056°W |
| Total islands | Three |
| Major islands | Mackinac, Bois Blanc, Round |
| Area | 3.776 sq mi (9.78 km2) |
| Coastline | 8 mi (13 km) |
| Highest elevation | 890 ft (271 m) |
| Highest point | Fort Holmes |
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| State | Michigan |
| Largest settlement | Mackinac Island (pop. 492) |
| County | Mackinac County |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 492 residents and as many as 15,000 tourists per day during peak season (2010) |
| Pop. density | 50.31 /km2 (130.3 /sq mi) |
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Mackinac Island
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Cyclists on M-185 (Main Street) at mile marker 0 in downtown Mackinac Island
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| Location | Mackinac Island, Michigan |
| NRHP Reference # | 66000397 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHLD | October 9, 1960 |
| Designated MSHS | July 19, 1956 |
Mackinac Island (/ˈmækᵻnɔː/ MAK-in-aw) is an island and resort area, covering 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) in land area, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac, between the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The island was home to an Odawa settlement before European exploration began in the 17th century. It served a strategic position as a center on the commerce of the Great Lakes fur trade. This led to the establishment of Fort Mackinac on the island by the British during the American Revolutionary War. It was the site of two battles during the War of 1812.
In the late 19th century, Mackinac Island became a popular tourist attraction and summer colony. Much of the island has undergone extensive historical preservation and restoration; as a result, the entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark. It is well known for its numerous cultural events; its wide variety of architectural styles, including the Victorian Grand Hotel and its ban on almost all motor vehicles. More than 80 percent of the island is preserved as Mackinac Island State Park.
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