Johns Hotel
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Johns Hotel, at Washington Harbor, on Barnum Island, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 8, 1997. It was among the first 5 of Eagle Harbor Township’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its recreation and maritime history, at the local level. It describes its style as Vernacular, as it does for 14 other Michigan listings. The district takes in 2 historic buildings. The listing covers 1.5 acres.
What it isHistoric hotel in 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 · 84 MB · National Archives↗1892 to today
- 1892Built
- 1997Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 29 years
Finding Johns Hotel
Washington Harbor, on Barnum Island, Eagle Harbor Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Johns Hotel
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Johns Hotel
Is Johns Hotel on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 8, 1997 (Register number 97000877).
Is Johns Hotel a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Johns Hotel?
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 Johns Hotel?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 84 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 25339767 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.