Traverse City Live Cam
Looking over West Grand Traverse Bay
Hosted by:
- Grand Traverse Yacht Club
- P.O. Box 131 - Traverse City
- Michigan 49685-0131 - United States
- 231-946-9779
- [email protected]
- http://www.gtyc.org/
Traverse City History
Traverse City is a city located in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan in the United States. The area that is now Traverse City was originally inhabited by the Ojibwe and Ottawa Native American tribes.
The first European to visit the area was French explorer Jean Nicolet in 1634. However, it wasn't until the mid-19th century that the first permanent settlers arrived. In 1847, a group of farmers led by Captain Boardman settled in the area and began cultivating crops.
The city was officially founded in 1852 and named after the Grand Traverse Bay, which was named by French explorers in the 18th century. Traverse City grew quickly and became a major shipping port for lumber, fruit, and other goods. The city's location on the bay also made it a popular resort destination for wealthy travelers.
