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Mackinac island

Mackinac
Native name: Michilimackinac
A map of Mackinac Island's topography.
Topographic map of Mackinac island
Mackinac is located in Michigan
Mackinac
Mackinac
Geography
Location Lake Huron
Coordinates 45°51′40″N 84°37′50″W / 45.86111°N 84.63056°W / 45.86111; -84.63056Coordinates: 45°51′40″N 84°37′50″W / 45.86111°N 84.63056°W / 45.86111; -84.63056
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
Administration
United States
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)
Ethnic groups
Mackinac Island
Bicyclists on a road. Houses can be seen at left.
Cyclists on M-185 (Main Street) at mile marker 0 in downtown Mackinac Island
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 (/ˈmæknɔː/ 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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