Charles T. Gorham

Historical marker location:

Marshall, Michigan

( Marker is on Michigan Avenue (Business Interstate 94), on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1977

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is home to the only national park in the state, Isle Royale National Park. The park is a remote wilderness area consisting of a large island in Lake Superior and over 400 smaller islands, and is known for its scenic beauty, hiking trails, and diverse wildlife, including moose, wolves, and bald eagles.