At the highest point of the Mackinac Island in Michigan, it is believed that Fort Holmes is haunted by the ghosts from the war of 1812. Can there be something more old navigating this place?
In the shiny waters of the Huron lake between the upper and lower half -vein, Michigan Mackinac is a tranquil retreat known for its picturesque beauty, historical charm and amazing supernatural reputation.
In fact, the Mackinac Island was called the most haunted city in America in 2021, and many stories over the years. And with only a full -time population of about 583 people, ghosts may even outweigh the living.
Without allowed cars and transport narrow to bicycles and horse carriages, the island offers a unique step in time. Some people come to enjoy the quiet seaside and enjoy the eminent fudge. The island has become an ideal summer place for Americans, but after tourists leave in autumn, the fog from the strait appears, and the leaves change color, the spirit of the island remains to persecute.
Short history of the island of Mackinac
The history of the island of Mackinac dates back to thousands of years, and native peoples, such as Odna, Ojibwe and Huron, taking into account the holy place long before the arrival of European settlers. The name of the island itself, from the word Ojibwe “Michilimackinac”, means “Big Turtle”, referring to the shape of the island when it is viewed from above.
The French founded commercial fur in the 17th century, and the island later became a strategic military institution during the war for independence and war in 1812. At the end of the 19th century, it became a more summer colony and a tourist place, which it is still.
Fort Holmes and persecution of the war time
In addition to the highest point Mackinac Island, an senior British fortress was built. The standing building is not an original re -reduction, but built as it looked in 1817.
Fort Holmes was originally built in 1814 during the war in 1812, between the United States and Great Britain. At that time, only a blockade and a palisade were built and it was a place of defense when the Americans attacked in 1814. At that time, she was called Fort George and was renamed only after the Americans took over the direction that died during the robbery.
He decided in the shadow of Fort Mackinac. It was built to facilitate, and Fort Holmes never acted as an independent military fortification. Fort Mackinac is located about half a mile south of Fort Mackinac And he has his haunted ghost stories.
Fort Holmes was rebuilt in 2015 and is today a popular place for tourists to watch the stars and the Mackinac Strait line. It is also said that this is a place where you can see ghosts.
Some also say that something paranormal is happening in the senior restored fort. Many people say that they have seen three soldiers wearing uniforms from colonial times, talking to each other, but when they notice that they are observed, they disappear.
As in the case of many places on the island, it is also said that this fort was built on native burial grounds, thanks to which people think that maybe this place is also persecuted by the spirits of the tribes and women of Ojibwe, as well as Europeans collecting more than one place of burial.
References:
Haunted Ghost Tour – Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
5 ghost stories with Mi's Mackinac Island
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