Fort Holmes

Fort Holmes (HM11HF)

Location: Mackinac Island, MI 49757 Mackinac County
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Country: United States of America
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N 45° 51.48', W 84° 36.993'

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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 Major 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.
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HM NumberHM11HF
Series This marker is part of the Michigan: Michigan Historical Commission series
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Marker Number78
Year Placed1959
Placed ByMichigan Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, September 26th, 2014 at 6:18am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 685026 N 5081033
Decimal Degrees45.85800000, -84.61655000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 45° 51.48', W 84° 36.993'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds45° 51' 28.80" N, 84° 36' 59.58" W
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Area Code(s)906
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 600-698 Fort Holmes Rd, Mackinac Island MI 49757, US
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