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Harbor History
 The
Harrisville Harbor of Refuge was created in 1961, when the US Army
Corps of Engineers began the project. A large basin had to be
created along the shoreline by dynamiting, dredging and removing
huge boulders. After the basin was created, a large limestone wall
was constructed around the basin to create a harbor of refuge for
anchorage and shelter. In 1963, a fixed dock was erected, providing
dockage, fueling facilities, and a primitive comfort station. In
1986, with the assistance of the Michigan Waterways Commission, the
current facilities of floating docks and a more modern comfort
station was developed.
Harrisville Harbor now provides a total of 97 slips, with 48 for
transient boaters, and 49 for seasonal boaters. All of our slips are
dredged, as required. The Harbor
offers a well maintained grassy area with picnic tables, barbecue
stands, recreational space, dog walk, and a covered pavilion
overlooking the Harbor. |
