Michigan's Capital
historic site
Eastbound I-96 Rest Area
- Built
- 1965
- Inscription
- Ahead lies Lansing, capital of Michigan. In 1835, when the state was organized, Detroit was the capital, as it had been when Michigan was a territory. The capital, after much debate, was moved to its present, more centrally located site in 1847. The city
- 124.0 mi off the River Road Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Observation Deck · 17 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:43 | 19:14 | 19:51 |
| June solstice | 06:01 | 20:38 | 21:22 |
| September equinox | 07:27 | 19:01 | 19:38 |
| December solstice | 08:07 | 16:22 | 17:08 |
Local time (America/Detroit).
42.79758, -84.71518
Elevation 257 m (modelled from terrain)