Saint James Township

Saint James Township combines island seclusion with an enduring Great Lakes community in a way that reflects its position within northern Lake Michigan. Occupying the northern end of Beaver Island in Michigan’s Charlevoix County, it includes the settlement of St. James and its sheltered harbor, long central to island travel. Beaver Island is the largest island in Lake Michigan, with forests, inland lakes, and a coastline shaped by rapidly changing weather. Its history includes the 1840s Mormon community led by James Strang, followed by Irish fishing families whose heritage remains part of local identity. Ferries link the island with Charlevoix on Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Beaver Island and northern Lake Michigan.

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