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Unfortunately, we do not have documentations or memories as to exactly when the Ojibwa settled at Marquette. If we use the data from the Goose Lake site, then the Ojibwa could have been here in the 1630s.

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St. Ignace was founded in 1671. Making it the second oldest cities in Michigan (Heather Erickson)

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By 1680 the major Ojibwa communities were at Sault Sainte Marie, Grand Island, L’Anse-Keweenaw, and ultimately at Madeline Island in Chequamegon Bay in northern Wisconsin.

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The main foods produced in Saint Ignace by 1780's

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The main foods produced in Saint Ignace by 1780's

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The three most important vegetable materials were maple sugar and syrup which was highly nutritious, wild rice was their staple grain and a variety of berries of which blueberries were the most dominant.

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By 1809 locals had begun to plant potatoes in small gardens. Complimenting the vegetable matter, the Ojibwa fished Lake Superior with nets that they made and hunted the neighborhood for both small game animals - beaver, raccoon, woodchuck, porcupine, squirrels, duck and partridge and larger animals – buffalo,11 caribou, elk, moose, venison, bear.

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An important part of Native life was the various uses of tobacco. In 1820 Schoolcraft described bearberry known among Native Americans as kinnikinic growing on the sandy plains near the Huron River.

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First Catholic church of Saint-Ignace built between 1849 

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First Catholic church of Saint-Ignace built between 1849 

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The first Catholic church of Saint-Ignace built between 1849 and 1854. Demolished by fire on December 24th, 1908. (Heather Erickson)

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This lighthouse was built in 1873 and was automated till 1922. The lighthouse is the last thing left of the village on St. Helena Island. 

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This lighthouse was built in 1873 and was automated till 1922. The lighthouse is the last thing left of the village on St. Helena Island. 

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1888. Chicago Meat Market was Established

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1888. Chicago Meat Market was Established

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1876, Mackinaw Lumber Company, built the first sawmill in St. Ignace.

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1876, Mackinaw Lumber Company, built the first sawmill in St. Ignace.

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1893 boatbuilding was a popular job which they built rowboats and sailboats

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1893 boatbuilding was a popular job which they built rowboats and sailboats

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In 1895, St. Ignace was the home to three schools.

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In 1908, a large fire wiped out the Edgar House Hotel in one of the biggest fires in St. Ignace history. (Jenna Lazarski)

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The state of Michigan purchased the Chambers dock in 1923 for $10,000. It was the only privately own dock that was large enough with deep enough waters to accommodate state ferries. (Jenna Lazarski)

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Castle Rock Michigan became a popular place to visit in 1928.  It is 200 feet up, it is view for almost 20 miles as you look out over St. Ignace. (Heather Erickson)

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May 11th, 1954. Sinking of the Gospel Ship

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May 11th, 1954. Sinking of the Gospel Ship

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After being bought and resold throughout the years and traveling through Mackinac Island, St. Ignace, Saulte Ste., Bois Blanc, Cheboygan, Mackinaw City, and Lea Cheneaux, the ship  originally named Glad Tidings was burned and sunk. (Jenna Lazarski)

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November 1st, 1957. Mackinac Bridge Opening Day

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November 1st, 1957. Mackinac Bridge Opening Day

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Straits State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Michigan located in Moran Township and St. Ignace 1924 is the most popular park to visit in St. Ingnace. (Heather Erickson)

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June of 1976, the First St.Ignace Car Show. There were 134 vehicles displayed during this three-day-weekend.

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June of 1976, the First St.Ignace Car Show. There were 134 vehicles displayed during this three-day-weekend.