Arch Rock
Arch Rock is a geological formation on Mackinac Island in Michigan. It is a natural limestone arch formed during the Nipissing post-glacial period, a period of high Lake Huron levels following the end of the Wisconsin glaciation.- Type: Arch
- Description: rock formation on Mackinac Island, Michigan, U.S.
- Also known as: “Arch Rock, Mackinac Island”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fort Holmes and Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum.
Fort Holmes
Fort
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. Fort Holmes is situated 2,300 feet west of Arch Rock.
Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Museum
The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum is an art museum located in the historic Indian Dormitory building on Mackinac Island, Michigan. The museum's exhibits feature art inspired by Mackinac Island, including historic painting and maps, photographs from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century, Native American art and beaded garments, and contemporary art and photography from area artists. Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum is situated 3,200 feet southwest of Arch Rock.
Skull Cave
Cave
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fort Mackinac and Mackinac Island.
Fort Mackinac
Hamlet
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is an island and resort area, covering 4.35 square miles in land area, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The name of the island in Odawa is Michilimackinac and "Mitchimakinak" in Ojibwemowin, meaning "Great Turtle".British Landing
Hamlet
Arch Rock
- Categories: natural arch, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: City of Mackinac Island, Mackinac, Michigan, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
45.85779° or 45° 51′ 28″ north
Longitude
-84.60727° or 84° 36′ 26″ west
Elevation
712 feet (217 metres)
Open location code
86QQV95V+43
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to French—“Arch Rock” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Arch Rock”
- French: “Arch Rock”
- “Arch Rock”
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