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The oldest permanent settlement in the Grand Traverse Area, this picturesque village near the tip of the Old Mission peninsula was founded in 1839 by the Rev. Peter Dougherty as a mission to the native Indians. Today it is a resort area, reminiscent of a New England town, with several well-preserved churches, homes, stores and other 19th century buildings that are still in use. In 1877 a post office in Peninsula Township, 20 miles north of Traverse City.
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Attractions
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Old Mission Point Lighthouse, Mission Point, Old Mission, MI 49673, Phone: (734) 529-2333
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Dining Out
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Lodging
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Organizations
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American Legion, 4001 Swaney Rd, Old Mission, MI 49673, Phone: (231) 223-4433
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Outdoors & Sports
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Services
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Shopping
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Old Mission General Store [General Store], 18250 Mission Road, Old Mission, MI 49686, Phone: (231)223-4310
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