In 1855, the non-Mormon resistance succeeded in getting the Michigan Legislature to reorganize the County of Emmet with the islands, including Beaver Island and North and South Manitou Island, set off into the separate Manitou County, which effectively eliminated Mormons from Emmet County government.
The non-Mormon resistance succeeded in getting the Michigan Legislature to reorganize the County of Emmet with the islands. This was in 1855. These islands were set off into the separate Manitou County. This was including Beaver Island and North. This was including South Manitou Island. The separate Manitou County effectively eliminated Mormons from Emmet County government.