| Fort Holmes | 
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| Here in 1812 on the island's highest point, a blockhouse and stockade were built by the British and named Fort George. It was the bulwark of British defenses in 1814 when the American attack was repulsed. After the war the Americans renamed the post in honor of Maj. Holmes who was killed during the American assault in 1814. The fort was not maintained by the Americans however. The present blockhouse is not the original building. |
See AlsoRegistered Site S0078 Erected 1959 Location: Fort Holmes Rd Mackinac Island, Mackinac County Home |
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