Text Box: Fife Lake is an authentic Northern Michigan village named for William Fife in 1872. The village began as a lumbering town, fueled by the operation of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. Today, there are many ways for visitors to step back into the past and learn about Fife Lake’s rich history.

FIFE LAKE AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

231-879-3342

 

The Fife Lake museum is full of numerous historical artifacts and displays relating to the history of this quaint village.  The museum is open for tours throughout the summer.

 

 

FIFE LAKE HISTORICAL WALK

 

Visitors can experience the unique history of Fife Lake, first hand, by participating in the Fife Lake Historical Walk.  The walk includes 29 display plaques throughout the town with wonderful historic photographs and a short write-up identifying and explaining many of the remaining historical buildings and sites.  The walk features the authentic brick Fife Lake Hardware, historic fire ban, historic schoolhouse, and many other homes and businesses throughout the town.

 

 

TOUR THE HISTORIC FIFE LAKE FIRE BARN

 

Currently undergoing renovations– should be open for visitors by mid-summer!

 

The historic Fife Lake fire barn was home to the volunteer firefighting team in the 1880s.  Today, the building houses an original fire truck, authentic firemen’s uniforms, and large wheeled firefighting equipment. 

HISTORICAL FIFE LAKE

If you are really interested in Fife Lake’s rich history, consider joining the Fife Lake Historical Society!

To contact the chamber:

 

E-mail: president@fifelake.org

 

Website maintained & updated by: Don Bice

Original layout, design, and information by: Ashley Broering