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Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park

8251 Germania Road, Cass City, Michigan 48726 USA

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“Michigan's only known prehistoric rock carvings”

Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park is a state park in Michigan containing Michigan's only known rock carvings attributable to Native American Indians. The park consists of 240 acres (0.97 km2) in Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County, in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The carvings, known as petroglyphs, were discovered by residents after a fire swept through the area in 1881 and revealed rocks bearing the designs. Because they are made in relatively friable sandstone, geologists have been able to determine that the carvings were made 300 to 1,000 years ago, dating back to the Late Woodland Period. There is concern that without preservation, the carvings may be worn further away and lost.

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The Petroglyphs will be open for viewing Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10AM-5PM through September 25 (please call to confirm hours and dates). The archaeological site may also be available for a special viewing during the rest of the year via a Use Permit. Contact the park at 989-856-4411 and ask to speak to the park supervisor. The rest of the park contains a one mile hiking trail that crosses the Little Cass River in two places. The trail is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round. Send any correspondence to Sleeper State Park, 6573 State Park Rd, Caseville MI 48725.

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Reviewed by
lmelville

  • 5 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
July 02, 2014
Rated

The Petroglyphs will be open for viewing Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10AM-5PM through September 25 (please call to confirm hours and dates). The archaeological site may also be available for a special viewing during the rest of the year via a Use Permit. Contact the park at 989-856-4411 and ask to speak to the park supervisor. The rest of the park contains a one mile hiking trail that crosses the Little Cass River in two places. The trail is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round. Send any correspondence to Sleeper State Park, 6573 State Park Rd, Caseville MI 48725.

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Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park

8251 Germania Road
Cass City, Michigan
48726 USA
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