As Europeans explored and settled North America, certain pieces of real estate changed hands multiple times.
For example: This reconstructed building at Colonial Michilimackinac. (How many syllables is that?)
French explorers and priests arrived first. Native Americans already used the area for trade so it was a logical location for both trading post and fort.
Then the French and English had a war. The winner – English – raised their flag and installed their soldiers. Then another war – won by the United States (or maybe not exactly united at that point) – led to another flag and group of soldiers.
But the wars were not over. England and the United States fought again. The fort changed hands and England put in motion a move to a nearby island. However, the war ended in a draw and the United States again took possession. This time to the present day.
Take note of the vertical log construction. This is evidence of French influence. The site in the foreground, with plastic tarp and straw bales, indicates the archeological site closed for the season.
Missouri also changed hands multiple times. Depending upon the decade, the flag was French, Spanish, or United States. Among the many Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites are vertical log constructed structures — built by the French.
Check out the later-in-life romance, Morning Tryst, for a brief introduction to a few of these sites. The photographer heroine has an eye for sunrises — and gets a few surprises along the way. Here’s a link to the book blurb: https://amzn.to/35gH37S
