Talk:South Manitou Island

Lighthouse

The lighthouse on South Manitou Island (Lake Michigan) does not mark the harbor. The lighthouse is on the southern shore and historically was the primary light for the Manitou Passage. When the "crib" was constructed on the southern edge of the North Manitou Shoal (almost the center of the visible passage), the island light was no longer needed. The South Manitou harbor is clearly visible from the lighthouse, and no doubt, vessels headed for the harbor took bearings from the light, but that was not its primary purpose. It has been some time since I was in the lighthouse and associated buildings. I hope they are being protected and preserved. There was neither happening 40 years ago.

Cedars

In the late 1960's a small metallic plaque on the largest of these cedars stated it was the largest White Cedar in North America. I would add this to the body, but don't know if the plaque is still there (I saw it myself in the late 1960's) or if this assertion on comparative size has been confirmed.RDavS (talk) 04:02, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

Uninhabited

Three places in the article state that the island is "uninhabited", but I disagree with that interpretation. Since there is a park ranger living on the island in a private residence, I would say the island is in fact inhabited. Asher196 (talk) 15:49, 22 April 2010 (UTC)

History

South Manitou Island has rich history that should be included within the article. From the logging community to the hauntings of the old school house building, Mr. Roberts' Lost Children, and the Indian tribes that inhabited the island. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.247.14.65 (talk) 15:59, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

If you can find sources, that would make a great addition.--Asher196 (talk) 01:43, 31 July 2012 (UTC)