Original Northern Terminus - Mackinaw City, MI - Dixie Highway on Waymarking.com

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Since the beginning of the 20th century, two main roads brought tourists to Northern Michigan. These roads were the East and West Pikes and they converged in Mackinaw City. In 1915 the East Pike became part of the Dixie Highway, a series of roads that allowed travel from Miami, Florida to Mackinaw City. Until the freeway system was built in the 1960s, it was the major route north and south linking the Midwest with the Southern state.

The development of the Dixie Highway was spearheaded by Carl Fisher, and Indianapolis car dealer. He was also responsible for building the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1909.

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A plaque on the monument marking the northern terminus of the Dixie Highway.

The monument was located at the intersection where the clock stands today.

The unveiling of the Dixie highway monument.

Tourists often traveled to Mackinaw City by organizing “Pike trips” in the early 1900s.

Americana: Sign (hopefully neon) Significant Interest: Monument Milestone or Marker: Beginning or Ending Web Site Address: [Web Link] Physical Address: 401 East Central Avenue Mackinaw City , MI U.S.A. 49701

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