Whiting &
Lake Michigan
Whiting's History
Whiting's History
Whiting got its name, when in 1869, a train engineer named “Pop” Whiting ditched his heavy freight train so a fast passenger train behind him could have the right of way. Henry Schrage was one of our founding citizens and opened the first store. He became the postmaster when the first post office was built in 1871 . Standard Oil started buying land in 1889 and Whiting became a city in 1895.
Whiting got its name, when in 1869, a train engineer named “Pop” Whiting ditched his heavy freight train so a fast passenger train behind him could have the right of way. Henry Schrage was one of our founding citizens and opened the first store. He became the postmaster when the first post office was built in 1871 . Standard Oil started buying land in 1889 and Whiting became a city in 1895.
Did you know?
Did you know?
Whiting is 3.2 square miles and 44% of that area is water! Lake Michigan to be exact. Lake Michigan is the third largest Great Lake by surface area. It is the only Great Lake located entirely in the United States. Whihala Beach is next to Whiting park. The beach spans more than 20 acres. You can swim, boat, and fish all along its lakeshore.
Whiting is 3.2 square miles and 44% of that area is water! Lake Michigan to be exact. Lake Michigan is the third largest Great Lake by surface area. It is the only Great Lake located entirely in the United States. Whihala Beach is next to Whiting park. The beach spans more than 20 acres. You can swim, boat, and fish all along its lakeshore.
Facts from - https://www.southshorecva.com/things-to-do/outdoors/beaches/whihala-beach/