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Mackinac County Courthouse     The name Mackinac was taken from the Indian "Michinimackinog", the place of Giant Fairies, or Great Turtle place.  
Statistics from 1838       County contained 17,117,760 acres of the states total 38,732,800  
Vacations Mackinac County is an ideal place to take a vacation! Surrounded by beauty on all sides, one can rest, play and/or explore the wonders of the Great Up North.  

Historical Sites - Mackinac County

Historical Sites

  • Grave of Father Marquette, who established the Jesuit Mission here in 1671
  • A copy of the original painting of St. Ignatius Loyola recouncing the world. Hangs in entry of St. Ignatius church. It is believed that bishop Baraga brought this painting here.
  • Castle Rock, Ancient Lookout of Indian Chief Pontiac; site for signal fires of algonquin Indians
  • Museum in reproduction of ancient Indian fort of Algonquin Indian nation.
  • Rabbits Back, natural wonder of great height. Home of chippewa Indians and site of white man's fishing village two centuries ago.
  • Graham's Point. Site of Indian battle and massacre. Named after John Graham who came in 1818.
  • State auto Park and Old Cave overlooking the Straits of Mackinac.
  • St. Anthon'ys Rock, natural stone formation in heart of city.
  • Biddle House 1882 - Market Street, Mackinac
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