ELY TOWNSHIP, MI
The following list of sites represent this regions places of interest. The sites below are separated by type: Historical, Cultural, National, Geological, Recreation, and/or Tourism Services.
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Historical / Cultural
- Barnes Hecker Mine..Michigan's Worst Mine Disaster
- Greenwood Mine
- Michigan Gold Mine
- Diorite Location/Old American Mine
- Kilns
- Greenwood Reservoir …supplied water to the mines
- Blueberry Mine
- Cemetary/Clarksburg
- Steel Forge
National / Geological
- Barnes Hecker
- Diorite Bluffs
- MI Gold Mine
- Wolf Lake Rd Blueberries
Recreation
- Greenwood Reservoir
- Diorite Park
- Gold Mine Lake Park
- Wawonowin Golf Club
- Snowmobile Trail
- Brocky Lake, Public Access
- Spring Ponds …Voelker fishing areas
- Black River Falls
- Escanaba State Forest
- Township ORV ordinance
Tourism Services
- Coaches
- Lawry's Pasty's
- 41 Steakhouse
- Enchanted Inn B & B
- 581 Store
- Greenwood Self Serve
- Ely Township Hall
- Legion Hall
- Golf Club
TRAIL REGIONS
RepublicSouth or North Republic? The town was partially moved not so long ago. Houses, Churches and Businesses traveled a few miles away.
Chocolay TownshipChocolay, a.k.a. Harvey, is named after Charles T. Harvey who owned a house here and is most famous for being the builder of the Sault Locks. Many sawmills were built along the Chocolay River to provide lumber for the burgeoning harbor, towns and railroads.
HumboldtMines dating back to the 1870's and contribution to the extraction of ore from rocks.
Ely TownshipBlueberry Mine, Michigan Gold Mine, Greenwood Mine, Barnes Hecker Mine.
IshpemingThe U.S. Ski Hall of Fame and the Cliff's Shaft Mine Museum reveal two different areas of history.
Negaunee TownshipNothing will get you more aquainted with Iron Ore Heritage than the Michigan Iron Ore History Museum.
NegauneeSee the start of the 'Old Plank Road', or the 'Old Bank Building', or the 'Old Survey Marker'.
Marquette TownshipOff of the beaten path you will find the site of the Morgan Kiln started in 1863.
MarquetteVisit the historic City Hall and Court House while staying at the beautiful Landmark Inn.
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