Unique Places to Visit (#9

Founded in 1976, East Jordan’s Portside Art & Historical Society was the first historical museum established in Charlevoix County. There are normally two locations where you can view historical displays and artifacts.

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East Jordan Historial Society Museum

Downtown East Jordan at City Hall - 201 Main St.

This downtown exhibit has had a major facelift as the museum curators catalogued and organized the vast exhibits. The museum is open during regular City Hall hours and during East Jordan’s many summer events. Stop by to see the exhibits, or purchase our recently re-published “East Jordan Remembers: A Collection of Stories About East Jordan’s Past.” Admission price is donation only.

Elm Pointe

01656 S. M-66, East Jordan

Elm Pointe houses the majority of the East Jordan Historical Society’s artifacts. The museum is closed at this time, but may be open during the Portside Arts Fair August 6 & 7.

Stonehedge Farm & Fiber Shed - 2246 Pesek Road, East Jordan

Stonehedge is a 168-year-old working farm which, for over 30 years now, has been home to Stonehedge Fiber Mill - a custom processor of wool into yarn. Debbie McDermott is a shepherd, spinner, and fiber artist who also maintains her own flock of eight breeds of sheep and angora goats. A visit to Stonehedge is both educational and loads of fun. Meet the animals, see the wool processing areas, and shop for beautiful skeins of unique yarns. www.stonehedgefibermill.com

Ellsworth Army Tank On Memorial Day 1957, the 86-ton tank was placed on a concrete slab in front of the Am. Legion Post.

The Labyrinth In the Ellsworth Community Park

Ellsworth Community Park Pavillion, Restrooms, Playground, fishing pier, boat dock, & MI's largest outdoor public Archery Range!

Ironton Ferry - M66, Ironton The Ironton Ferry began operation in 1876. At first, the operator took individual passengers across Lake Charlevoix in a rowboat. After about four years, the rowboat was replaced by a ferry that was powered by horses. The ferry acquired nationwide fame in 1936, when Ripley's Believe it or Not! listed the Ironton Ferry's Captain Sam Alexander for travelling 15,000 miles while never being more than 1,000 feet from his home.

Stone House

and the Bud Tornga Memorial Garden

Jordan River National Fish Hatchery - 6623 Turner Road, Elmira

The visiting public is encouraged to tour the Visitor Center in the main hatchery building or walk through the multiple fish production buildings located on the grounds. The hatchery provides several nature trails and is located adjacent to the popular North Country Trail. Visitors may also enjoy the station’s picnic area, pollinator garden, and easy access to the beautiful Jordan River Valley. www.fws.gov/Midwest/JordanRiver