NAUBINWAY — The waterfront in the eastern Upper Peninsula community of Naubinway will soon be home to a marker recognizing the Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan.

At 10 a.m. Oct. 2, Top of the Lake Communities Association will dedicate a sculptural marker to declare the distinction at the Garfield Township Marina in Naubinway.

Located just off of U.S. 2 about 45 minutes west of St. Ignace, the marker is an easy detour for motorists and bicyclists along the Top of the Lake Scenic Byway and Iron Belle Trail, snowmobilers and visitors to the Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum, as well as a nice stop for paddlers and boaters at the marina.

The Michigan map-shaped marker, which stretches about 10 feet from Coldwater to Copper Harbor, was fabricated locally and is supported by grants from Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Graymont Community and Economic Fund, and donations from Cloverland Electric Cooperative, businesses and individuals. Additional funds are needed and current and past residents visitors, businesses and other organizations are invited to be a part of this project.

Contributions of any amount are welcome at gofundme.com/f/northernmost-point-of-lake-michigan or by check to TOLCA, PO Box 132, Naubinway, MI 49762. Donors of $100 or more will be recognized at the TOLCA website, topofthelake.org. Direct questions to info@topofthelake.org.