Permanent claim record · Mackinac Island, Michigan

Original Murdick's is Mackinac Island's oldest fudge operation: the Murdick family arrived in 1887 to make canvas awnings for the newly opened Grand Hotel, and Sara Murdick opened the island's first candy shop the same year.

Verified\u00b7 1887-01-01
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SubjectMackinac Island, Michigan (place)
As of1887-01-01
StatusVerified
SourceMichigan Famous Foods, Iconic Spots & Uniquely Michigan Experiences — Perplexity Deep Research (March 2026) (trust 6.5/10)
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Claim IDed030f8a-1ef8-46ea-910e-ddfcd9455f45