Joseph Blight, Sr.

Historical marker location:

5055 Michigan Highway 26, Eagle River, Michigan

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of 4th Street and State Highway 26, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1938

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.