In 1910 chester thordarson purchased the island to build an elegant summer estate.
House and barn inspectors in door county washington island wi.
1860 school house beach rd washington island wi 54246.
Washington island is your destination for adventure in door county.
Reviews smooth rocks picnic tables clear water your feet skipping stones wear water shoes one of a kind lake michigan nice stop door county worth the trip beautiful view raft pebbles.
Once ashore embark on a tour of one of a kind shopping and eating hosted by the 600 one of a kind residents who call the island home.
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Once on the island you ll find a calm serene place that encourages walks along the beach mid day naps on the grass and picnic lunches.
Right on the shore of detroit harbor on washington island is our charming waterfront cottage.
Cana island is a unique little island that s bounded by the waters of lake michigan on just three sides.
Lumbering is still taking place on chambers island.
17 other attractions within 5 miles.
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The light station grounds include a number of original buildings the light tower which is listed on the national register of historic places.
The trueblood cottage built in 1921 is a 4 bedroom 2 bath charming place with stunning sunsets and the ultimate vacation getaway.
Chambers island came close to not being in door county or even wisconsin.
The town of washington includes five other islands in this watery neighborhood.
The man who loved this island so much is still there buried in a small cemetery.
19 restaurants within 5 miles.
It starts with a five mile ferry ride across the once treacherous waters of death s door where green bay and lake michigan meet.
Following his death in 1945 thordarson s heirs sold his land and property to the wisconsin department of natural resources in 1965.
Washington island farm museum 1675 jackson harbor rd washington island wi 54246 rated 5 based on 1 review this is a really fun place.
Washington island is a year round island community located approximately 5 miles off the northeast tip of the door peninsula in door county wisconsin.