Two Fortified Posts

Fort On The Island Of Mackinac

"Although it was well understood for several years before the final declaration that war must sooner or later follow, the country was not prepared for the event when the time arrived. Within the limits of the present state of Michigan there were  the two fortified posts of importance--Detroit and Michillimackinac. The latter post was located on the island of Mackinac situated on the strait between the two peninsulas of Michigan... . Fort Lernoult was within the limits of the Detroit post.. ."