The island is part of Eveline Township in Charlevoix County.

After he died in 1856, the island transitioned into a popular summer resort.

[1] The island is accessible by a bridge from the mainland along Greenleaf Avenue.

The first bridge was constructed as early as 1903 in another location but was moved to connect Holy Island in 1945.

[3] This Charlevoix County, Michigan location article is a stub.