Our Lady of the Snows Church & Historical Indian Cemetery

A good place to see the widest variety of people under one roof is the Catholic church. Summer people, Native Americans, quarry workers, shopkeepers, prison guards—they're all represented. Sunday morning Mass is likely at 8:30 or 9. For schedule, call the parish office at St. Stanislaus in Goetzville: (906) 297-5108.

Just north of the church, a sign announces Hessel's "Historical Indian Cemetery" in a valley behind a fence. The red, white, and blue ribbons on the crosses of military veterans suggest the degree to which Native Americans serve in the United States military. Honoring veterans with ribbons was one retirement project for parish and tribal member John Andrews, a Korean veteran himself. Then he inspired others to keep up the work.

261 S. Island View Dr. on Hessel's east side. Island View Rd. is between M-134 and Hessel Point Rd. along the water.

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POINTS OF INTEREST

Hessel harbor. The center of Hessel is near the harbor, an important and busy spot because so many summer residents boat to their island homes ... more

Katydid's. Large, very cool gift shop, with everything from vera Bradley bags to nautical decor and wine ... more

Marquette Island Preserves. A charming 1,400-acre preserve abundant with birds, reachable by boat ... more

Search Bay and St. Martin's Point Hiking & Ski Trail. A sandy beach in a beautiful, out-of-the-way spot with a couple of rustic campsites. ... more

The Wooden Door. A big building with eclectic treasures: vintage furniture, handmade Native American and local crafts, handsome decoys ... more

Birge Nature Preserve. In a 275-acre preserve of wetlands and forest, a quarter-mile path leads to a lake with eagles, beavers, and osprey ... more

Woods and Water Eco-Tours. Year-round kayak and mountain bike tours of quietm undeveloped settings throughout the region ... more

The Wooden Door. Big old warehouse now a diverse shop with everything from fine duck decoys & antique furniture to Native American handmade crafts ... more

Our Lady of the Snows Church & Historical Indian Cemetery . Indians have long settled the Hessel area, as this old cemetery shows ... more

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