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