Ludington, MI
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About Ludington
- • Football player Dave Steketee, who played for the L.A. Rams, was born in Ludington.
- • The Star Watch Case Company, a major watch case manufacturer, was founded there.
- • The Pere Marquette Railway car ferries made Ludington a crucial transportation hub.
- • Legend says a haunted lighthouse keeper still roams the North Breakwater Light.
- • The Great Fire of 1883 destroyed much of the town's business district.
- • Named after James Ludington, a lumber baron, it was incorporated in 1873.
- • With about 8,000 residents, it's smaller than its neighbor, Muskegon.
- • At 607 feet, it's a comfortable height above sea level, perfect for lake views.
- • Tourism is a major industry, drawing visitors to its beaches and parks.
- • Being there feels like escaping to a charming coastal town with a relaxed pace.
- • The Detroit Lions, approximately 200 miles away, remain the closest NFL team.
- • Ludington High School's Orioles have a historic rivalry with Manistee Chippewas.