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Father Marquette National Memorial

A stone 1-story pavilion with a brown shingled roof sits among conifer trees and shrubbery

Father Marquette National Memorial

Father Marquette National Memorial closed through summer 2026

The Father Marquette National Memorial, located in the west unit of Straits State Park, is closed for construction through July of 2026. The memorial is a part of a larger collaborative project that will reimagine the memorial and recenter interpretation around the thriving Anishinaabe people, whose history provides context to Father Marquette's experiences in the region. 

We apologize for any inconvenience the closure may cause.

 

Learn more about the project

On a rise overlooking the Straits of Mackinac, the Father Marquette National Memorial tells the story of that 17th-century missionary-explorer and the meeting of French and Native American cultures deep in the North American wilderness.

Location:
720 Church Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Phone: 906-643-8620

Admission is free; however, a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to the grounds.

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