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Verified July 2026

Fayette Historic State Park

Garden, MI · Upper Peninsula

A preserved iron-smelting company town on Lake Michigan, with furnace ruins, workers' buildings, and a sheltered harbor.

Field note

This is a managed state park, not an abandoned town. Stay on open routes and let the industrial landscape unfold.

Access warning

Seasonal services and changing lake weather. Check park notices.

Evidence line

This listing is marked documented. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change, so use the primary source before leaving home.

Check the source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
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