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Here in 1671, the French Jesuit Jacques Marquette, founded the mission of St. Ignace, naming it for St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits; it was settlers first called it Mackinac and it is on Farmer's old maps as Ancient Fort Mackinac; Francis LaPointe owned and occupied land here before 1812, later selling to the Dousman family which in turn, in 1857, sold it to the brothers David, Patrick, and Michael Murray; Peter W. Hombach became its first postmaster on Nov. 3, 1874; incorporated as a village in 1882 and as a city in 1883.
SourceMichigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More ... By Walter Romig
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1895 - Saint Ignace
Saint Ignace' (Fr. pron. saxteen-yáss), a post-town ship of Mackinaw co., Mich., on a bay of Lake Huron, about 45 miles N. of Petoskey. It has a church and a large saw-mill. Pop. 326.
1906
Saint Ignace, a banking city and summer-resort, capital of Mackinac co., Mich., on a bay of Lake Huron and on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic R., 45 miles N. of Petoskey. It has lumber-mills, a meat-packing house, etc. Pop. in 1900, 2271.
1915 - ST. IGNACE POSTMASTER IS HIT HARD BY FIRE
St. Ignace, Mich., June 1. - Fire of undetermined origin yesterday wiped out the Kruger block, a small annex and a building owned by Mayor Wing with a loss of $80,000, with very little insurance. The Kruger block was occupied by F. Kruger & Son as a grocery.

Of all of Kruger's property, only part of his residence was saved. He has been postmaster here for 16 years.
Flint Journal
Flint, Michigan
June 1, 1915
Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, here's a list of the best places to go and things to do in St. Ignace:
1. Mackinac Island: No trip to St. Ignace would be complete without a visit to nearby Mackinac Island. Accessible by ferry, this car-free island is a step back in time with its historic architecture and horse-drawn carriages. Explore Fort Mackinac, take a bike ride around the island, and don't forget to indulge in the famous Mackinac Island fudge.

2. Mackinac Bridge: Known as the "Mighty Mac," the Mackinac Bridge is an engineering marvel and a must-see attraction. You can even take a guided tour to learn about the bridge's history and construction.

3. St. Ignace Boardwalk: Take a leisurely stroll along the St. Ignace boardwalk and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Huron and the Mackinac Bridge. It's a great spot for a romantic evening walk or to simply relax and soak in the beauty of the Great Lakes.

4. Castle Rock: For a unique vantage point, visit Castle Rock, a limestone sea stack rising 195 feet above Lake Huron. Climb to the top for breathtaking views of the surrounding...
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