How do you pronounce L’Anse Michigan?
L'Anse (LÄNS) Leonidas (lē-ō-NĪ-das) Les Cheneaux Islands (LĀ shə-NŌ Ī-landz)
How did L’Anse Michigan get its name?
This area was long occupied by people of the Lake Superior Band of Ojibwa (Chippewa). Much later, French colonists had established a fur trading post here as a part of New France and a Jesuit mission, naming it L'Anse.
What county is Lanse MI in?
Baraga County L’Anse/Counties
What’s the zip code for L’Anse Michigan?
49946 L’Anse/Zip codes
How do michiganders pronounce milk?
Southwestern Michigan pronunciation of "milk" is "melk" in Allegan, Ottawa, Kalamazoo, Barry and Kent counties at least. The area has many Dutch and the word in Dutch is "melk".
What is the meaning of Anse?
Anse is French for bay or cove.
When was L’Anse Michigan founded?
L'Anse Township was established on May 8, 1846, but the rich history of the area began many years before. On October 15, 1660, French Jesuit Priest, Father Rene Menard, arrived in the area and spent the winter in what is presently known as Pequaming on Keweenaw Bay.