Father Marquette National Memorial
Fort Wilkins and Copper Harbor Lighthouses
Higgins Lake Nursery and CCC Museum
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The Michigan Historical Marker Program was established by the legislature and governor in 1955. Since then, more than 1,700 Michigan Historical Markers have been placed all across the state—and in several other states and Europe—making Michigan's one of the premier marker programs in the nation.
Each marker reflects an important story of a place, an event or a person. It powerfully shows the importance a community places on its heritage and serves as a signpost of historical significance. A marker dedication ceremony is an event of commemoration and even celebration that introduces a lasting resource for tourism, education and community heritage.
Updated 01/20/2021
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The Michigan Historical Commission and staff of the Michigan History Center apply rigorous scholarship and research to ensure that each marker best represents the story it needs to tell. Sponsors raise funds for the manufacture and installation of the markers.