Brevort ( ) is an unincorporated community in Mackinac County in the U.S. state of Michigan.

In 1875, the Mackinac Lumber Company built a large storage supply depot in the area for its lumber stock to be shipped along the Great Lakes. Because of the lumber company's presence, the area was known as "the Warehouse" during the 1880s. By 1893, the population of the community was recorded at 75.

When the railway industry began constructing lines through the Upper Peninsula near the end of the century, Brevort did not have railroad access and continued to rely on shipping for the exportation of its lumber resources. Road access was also limited until the creation of M-12 in 1919. In 1926, M-12 was replaced with early segments of the present-day U.S. Route 2. After the lumbering industry declined, the population of the community also declined, but commercial fishing continued. Road and lake access allowed Brevort to sustain, and the community's population increased to 100 by 1927. The cemetery's oldest grave dates back to 1893, and the cemetery remains active.

Geography

thumb|left|250px|[[U.S. Route 2 in Michigan|U.S. Route 2 running along Lake Michigan near Brevort]]

Brevort is located within Moran Township in the state's Upper Peninsula about northwest of the Mackinac Bridge. The Hiawatha National Forest is just to the east of the center of the community. Portions of the surrounding area are also included in the Sault Ste. Marie section of the Lake Superior State Forest. The community sits at an elevation of above sea level. The community is served by Moran Township School District, which is conterminous with the township itself.

Along with Lake Michigan, other nearby geographic features include Brevoort River, Little Brevoort Lake, and Brevoort Lake, which are spelled differently than the community and township. Brevort is also notable for containing several miles of scenic lakefront and sand dunes along the shores of Lake Michigan, which run parallel to U.S. Route 2 at this point. These dunes and easy public access are popular tourist destinations along the Lake Michigan Circle Tour.

References

  • Historic photos of Brevort