Historical Marker
Bishop Frederic Baraga
Historical marker location:
116 Maple St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan
( Marker is on Maple Street SE east of Sheldon Avenue SE, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2012
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.