Green Island (Michigan) facts for kids
Green Island is the small island south of St. Ignace.
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 Green Island
Location in Michigan
Green Island
Location in the United States
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| Location | Lake Michigan |
| Coordinates | 45°50′06″N 84°44′59″W / 45.8350123°N 84.7497733°W |
| Area | 16.46 acres (6.66 ha) |
| Highest elevation | 591 ft (180.1 m) |
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| State | Michigan |
| County | Mackinac County |
| Township | Moran |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
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Green Island is a small island in Mackinac County, Michigan. It is found in the Straits of Mackinac, which connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. This island is quite small, about 16.46 acres. That's like the size of about 12 football fields!
Exploring Green Island
Green Island is a quiet place. No one lives there, so it is uninhabited. The island is mostly covered with thick bushes and a few trees. It's a natural spot, far from busy cities.
Where is Green Island?
You can find Green Island in a special spot. It is about a quarter of a mile south of a place called Point La Barbe. This point is on the Upper Peninsula shore. The island is also about one mile west of the famous Mackinac Bridge. This bridge connects Michigan's two peninsulas.
Who owns Green Island?
Green Island is not owned by the public. It is a privately owned island.
