Sault Ste. Marie
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rj_toot
N 46° 25.487 W 084° 23.494
16T E 700422 N 5144551
Sault Ste Marie city marker located at a rest area along I-75
Waymark Code: WMF6JT
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Scook
Views: 11

Great place to make a stop along I-75, prior to Sault Ste Marie, and prior to entering the stretch of highway leading to Canada via the International Bridge.
Historical Name: Father Dablon and Father Marquette

Description:
This city, the oldest in the Midwest, grew up about the mission of Fathers Dablon and Marquette, founded in 1668 on the banks of the rapids through which Lake Superior's waters commence their long journey seaward. In 1641 Fathers Jogues and Raymbault of Sainte Marie Mission, near Georgian Bay, came here and applied the name Sault de Sainte Marie or "rapids of Saint Mary." to the waters. Popular usage shortened it to "the Soo."


Parking nearby?: yes

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Registered Site #: 29

Historical Date: Not listed

website: Not listed

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