Dr. Samuel Pierce Duffield

Historical marker location:

Dearborn, Michigan

( Marker is on U.S. 12, 0.3 miles west of State Highway 39, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1950

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.