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.