Washington Island
Washington Island is a vibrant island community in Lake Michigan, located off the tip of Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula. Known for its maritime heritage, agricultural traditions, scenic shoreline, natural areas, and strong year-round community, the island offers a distinctive way of life shaped by its connection to the lake. This page brings together resources to help residents, visitors, and others explore local services, transportation, organizations, history, and opportunities to connect with life on Washington Island.
The comprehensive Washington Island website is a production of the Washington Island Chamber of Commerce, with a focus on visitor experience, tourism, hotels, events, and other resources.
Quick facts
Population: 683 (2000 Census)
Total Area: 49 sq mi (128 sq km)
Lake: Huron
Distance to mainland: 1,000 ft
Country: USA
State: Michigan
County: Chippewa
Townships: Sugar Island Township
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Great Lakes Islands Navigator
The Great Lakes Islands Navigator is a physical print and electronic document publication that provides single-page layout information and graphics on each island in a concise, easy-to-read format. It's a great way to share information about islands. Navigator pages can be easily downloaded to print at home and/or publish online.
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Contact Philip Rice, Communications Specialist, to submit changes, corrections, and suggestions for the resource directory. price@stewardshipnetwork.org