Historical Marker
Charles Lang Freer House / Merrill-Palmer Institute
Historical marker location:
71 East Ferry Street, Detroit, Michigan
( Marker is on East Ferry Street, 0.1 miles east of Michigan Highway 1, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2003
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.