Singapore
Buried City
State: Michigan
County: Allegan County
Founded: 1836
Abandoned: 1871
Peak Population: Lumber port
Singapore was a lumber town that supplied wood to rebuild Chicago after the 1871 fire. Deforestation allowed sand dunes to bury the entire town. It remains buried under 30 feet of sand in what is now a state park.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Buried under 30 feet of sand
- Rebuilt Chicago
- Now state park
Location
Address: Saugatuck Dunes State Park, MI
Coordinates: 42.6833, -86.2