Fort Holmes
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Historic Markers
N 45° 51.480 W 084° 36.993
16T E 685026 N 5081033
Be prepared for an uphill walk or bike. It's pretty challenging, which is why we're finally the one's to post this here!
Waymark Code: WMJWY2
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 14

Not sure where the British Cannon was up here though! You can also see a good view of Sugarloaf.
Description:
Here in 1812 on the island's highest point, a blockhouse and stockade were built by the British and named Fort George. It was the bulwark of British defenses in 1814 when the American attack was repulsed. After the war the Americans renamed the post in honor of Maj. Holmes who was killed during the American assault in 1814. The fort was not maintained by the Americans however. The present blockhouse is not the original building.


Parking nearby?: yes

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Registered Site #: S0078

Historical Date: Not listed

Historical Name: Not listed

website: Not listed

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