Fayette
About the district
Fayette, at On a peninsula in Big Bay de Noc, on MI 149 in Fayette State Park, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 16, 1970: the first place in Fairbanks Township to be listed. Only 10 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, social history and commerce, at the national level. The district takes in 13 historic buildings. The listing covers 170 acres.
What it isPark in Michigan, USA. 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 · 44 MB · National Archives↗1959 to today
- 1959Built
- 1970Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 56 years
Finding Fayette
On a peninsula in Big Bay de Noc, on MI 149 in Fayette State Park, Fairbanks Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Fayette
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Fayette
Is Fayette on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 16, 1970 (Register number 70000269).
Is Fayette a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Fayette?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Fayette?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 44 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 25339207 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.