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Atlanta, Michigan: Elk Capital of Michigan

The town supports its claim-to-fame with a stuffed real elk inside a glass box, as part of its highway entrance sign.

Address:
State St., Atlanta, MI
Directions:
East edge of town, on the north side of Hwy 33/State St., in front of the post office.
Admission:
Free
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Elk Capital of Michigan.

Elk Capital of Michigan

Elk under glass! Atlanta is so proud to be the Elk Capital of Michigan that it has an elk in an outdoor display case.

[Heather Lewis, 09/08/2016]

Better there than viewed through the glass of your exploding windshield.


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In the region:
World's Largest Limestone Quarry, Rogers City, MI - 33 mi.

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