Fort Drummond
Also known as Fort Colyer
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Fort Drummond
Fort Drummond, at W end of Drummond Island, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 1, 1969. The Register lists it for its military and politics, at the state level. The listing covers 84.5 acres.
What it isFort located on the west end of Drummond Island on Whitney Bay, in the vicinity of De Tour Village, Michigan, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 168 MB · National Archives↗Finding Fort Drummond
W end of Drummond Island, Drummond Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Fort Drummond
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Fort Drummond
Is Fort Drummond on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 1, 1969 (Register number 69000069).
Is Fort Drummond a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Fort Drummond?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Fort Drummond?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 168 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25339178 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.