About this property
Fort Mackinac ( MAK -ə-naw ) is a former British and American military outpost garrisoned from the late 18th century to the late 19th century in the city of Mackinac Island, Michigan, on Mackinac Island. The British built the fort during the American Revolutionary War to control the strategic Straits of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and by extension the fur trade on the Great Lakes. The British did not relinquish the fort until thirteen years after the end of the American Revolutionary War. Fort Mackinac later became the scene of two strategic battles for control of the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. During most of the 19th century, it served as an outpost of the United States Army.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000280. It was listed on July 7, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Mackinac listed on the National Register?
Fort Mackinac was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Fort Mackinac?
Fort Mackinac is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Mackinac?
The period of significance for Fort Mackinac is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1875.
Can I research the history near Fort Mackinac?
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