State Park · Michigan, United States
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park is a state park in Michigan, United States, covering 240 acres (97 ha), established in 1971.
State Park · Michigan, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Sanilac, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 240 acres (97 ha) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Coordinates | 43.6578° N, 83.0186° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park is a historic preservation area in the U.S. state of Michigan. The state park, also known as ezhibiigadek asin (Ojibwe for "written on stone"), consists of 240 acres (97 ha) in Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County, in Michigan's Thumb. It contains the largest collection of Native American petroglyphs in Michigan. The carvings were created in the pre-Columbian era and represent aspects of Native American spirituality. An interpretive hiking trail within the park passes along the nearby Cass River.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 95.6 miles away
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 101.2 miles away
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 136.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park?
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park is in Michigan, United States (43.6578° N, 83.0186° W).
When was Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park established?
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park?
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park covers 240 acres (97 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Michigan_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Michigan state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanilac_Petroglyphs_Historic_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).