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It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1973 [2] and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. [1] The district consists of two contiguous areas: Leland's downtown and the nearby commercial fishing area colloquially known as Fishtown. The Fishtown area was listed separately on the National Register in 2022. [3]
The Leelanau Historical Society and Museum is located at 203 E Cedar Street in Leland, Michigan, on the banks of the Leland River and two blocks from historic Fishtown and Lake Michigan. The museum's exhibits reflect the cultural history of the Leelanau Peninsula and its islands from the time of first human habitation to later settlement and ...
Where the Leland (Carp) River flows into Lake Michigan, there was a natural fish ladder (which was a traditional Native American fishing grounds). The settlement was called Mishi-me-go-bing , meaning "the place where canoes run up into the river to land, because they have no harbor", or alternatively Che-ma-go-bing or Chi-mak-a-ping .
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This district, containing the separately listed Fishtown, contains Leland's harbor and the surrounding downtown area. The harbor contains fishing shanties, smokehouses, and docks established for the commercial fishing industry – some are still used for fishing, while others support the local tourism industry.
English: During the summer season people come to this small town in northwest lower Michigan to take the ferry across to North or South Manitou island to hike or camp. Many small businesses cater to the visitors, while others depend on year-round business from local residents, too.
Leland: April 19, 1990: Leelanau County Jail 107 Chandler Street Leland: July 26, 1974: Leelanau Transit Company Suttons Bay Depot† 101 South Cedar Street Suttons Bay: September 4, 1997: Leland Historic District† Roughly bounded by the park, Main Street, Avenue A, and the harbor Leland: June 28, 1973: Manistee and Northeastern Railroad ...
Protected areas of Leelanau County, Michigan (13 P) Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Leelanau County, Michigan" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.