Center of Michigan's Lower Peninsula - St. Louis, MI
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N 43° 24.493 W 084° 36.320
16T E 693891 N 4808933
Quick Description: A quick course in Michigan geography. Look at the palm of your right hand to see a map of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Point to the middle of your right hand, and now you know where St. Louis, Michigan is located. In the "Middle of the Mitten".
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 9/2/2008 9:02:43 PM
Waymark Code: WM4KF6
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Long Description:A longer course in Michigan geography tells you that the Lower
Peninsula is bounded by Ohio and Indiana to the south, Lake
Michigan to the west and northwest, Lake Huron from the northeast
to the east, and further south, the St. Mary's River/Lake St.
Clair/Detroit River and Lake Erie. With no locks or even rapids to
block the flow from Gary, Indiana to Toldeo, Ohio, this clear
waterway surrounding 80% of Michigan's southern landmass, creates
what is commonly referred to as the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
The center of which is still St. Louis.
This marker and sign is located within a city park in St.
Louis.
("http://www.stlouismi.com/1/stlouis/index.asp"
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