Fort Holmes

Local name
LocationMackinac Island, United States

Fort Holmes is a fortified earthen redoubt located on the highest point of Mackinac Island. Originally built in 1814 by British forces during the War of 1812, the redoubt was improved by that army throughout the course of the war to help defend the adjacent Fort Mackinac from a possible attack by the U.S. Army.The British named the redoubt Fort George and reinforced it with cannon, a blockhouse, and a magazine for gunpowder and other munitions.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Holmes

Address Fort Holmes Rd, 49757, United States

Coordinates 45°51'29.278" N -84°36'58.938" E

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