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Fort Wilkins Historic Complex
Address
Fort Wilkins State Park
Copper Harbor,
MI
49918
United States
Regions: Upper Peninsula
Phone
(906) 289-4215
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Description
At Copper Harbor, on the rugged shore of Lake Superior, stands Fort Wilkins Historic Complex.
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At Copper Harbor, on the rugged shore of Lake Superior, stands Fort Wilkins Historic Complex. Built in 1844, to keep the peace in Michigan’s Copper Country, it was occupied for two years before its troops left to fight in the Mexican War. Catch a glimpse at this piece of history on your next trip to Copper Harbor.
Dates/Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Image Courtesy of UPTRA, Photography by Tim Hatch
Information
At Copper Harbor, on the rugged shore of Lake Superior, stands Fort Wilkins Historic Complex. Built in 1844, to keep the peace in Michigan’s Copper Country, it was occupied for two years before its troops left to fight in the Mexican War. Catch a glimpse at this piece of history on your next trip to Copper Harbor.
Dates/Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Image Courtesy of UPTRA, Photography by Tim Hatch
