Exploring The Oldest European Establishment West Of Appalachian Mountains

Get introduced to Michigan’s oldest city dating back to 1668 including the roles played by both Saint Mary’s River & Rapids. Discover how the Soo Locks came into play including their presence in both Canada and United States. Learn just how significant of a role French Missionaries Claude Dablon & Jacques Marquette played in establishing Michigan’s oldest city. Determine if in fact Lake Superior is both the northernmost and westernmost of North America’s Great Lakes. Understand different interpretations that Indian & European Peoples had for Lake Superior. Agree if Lake Superior happens to be the world’s largest freshwater lake by surface area. Discover just how many rivers are fed by Lake Superior including well known cities in both United States and Canada. Go behind the scenes and explore everything there is to know about Superior’s largest island. Learn firsthand prior to 1890’s how dangerous Big Bay Point had become for vessels including its furthest proximity from nearest major city. Find out what became of Big Bay Point Lighthouse come year 1961 including its status for over the last 40 Years. Discover what lighthouse in Michigan’s Chippewa County marks the division line between Whitefish Bay including western end to Saint Mary’s River. Understand interpretation behind Cape Cod Style. Determine how one can best go about defining what’s known as “Graveyard of the Great Lakes”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.