History of St Ignace, Michigan, USA

1854 - St Ignace
St. Ignace, a village of Mackinac co., Michigan, on the Straits of Mackinac, is inhabited mostly by fishermen.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

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.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

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.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

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... Read MORE...