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Once a bustling industrial community that manufactured charcoal pig iron between 1867 and 1891, Fayette offers visitors historic buildings set among the unmatched serenity of a Lake Michigan harbor, white cliffs and verdant forests.
Admission is free; however, a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to the grounds.
Open seasonally.
Warren V | August 2025
interesting slice of 19th century industrial history with many restored buildings
Fayette was an iron smelting town in the 1870s and 1880s. At least a dozen of the town's buildings have been restored, including the main smelting building (empty on the inside), the hotel, and...
SteveSly | July 2025
Highest Recommendation
Fantastic State Park restoration of 1860’s era Iron Smelting town. We ended up spending a lot more time than we had planned it was so interesting. The park does guided tours several times a day...
ellenbR4096MW | June 2025
Fabulous Park
If you are in Upper Michigan anywhere between Escanaba and Manistique you need to visit this park. It is a wonderful historical site from the late 1800’s that gives exceptional insight into what life...
Wanda R | September 2024
Educational and Unique
Very pretty. Educational. Unique walking from building to building. Well maintained. Beautiful setting. Combine a visit here with Palms Book State Park where the Big Spring is. Great way to...
almliu | September 2024
Worth stopping to explore
Definitely worth to visit if you are in the area. We had a lot of fun exploring. Lots of history. Nice information center.
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