Military Hill
In 1864 Abe Lincoln commissioned the Military Road from Green Bay, to Fort Wilkins as a military highway to secure copper supplies for the Union Forces. The historical marker is located in a valley which offers a picturesque view of the Ontonagon River. The road is now know as US 45, and serves as one of the main highways in Ontonagon County. Adjacent to snowmobile trails.
Features: Picnic area, Restrooms, roadside park seasonal.
Location: US 45, 2 miles south of Intersection of US 45 and M-26/38
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