Michigan History

By Clark9a
  • St. Ignace

    St. Ignace

    Jacques Marquette, Louis Jolliet & five voyagers leave the recently established Indian Mission at St. Ignace
  • French Settlement Established

    French Settlement Established

    Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac selects a site at le detroit (the straits)
  • Surprise Attack

    Surprise Attack

    300 Ottawa Indians lead by Pontiac enter Fort Detroit, intent upon launching a surprise attack on the British commanded by Major Henry Gladwin.
  • Stars and Stripes

    Stars and Stripes

    Lt. Colonel John F. Hamtramck and troops enter Detroit and replace the British Union Jack with the stars and stripes.