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| 1. IRON
COUNTY MUSEUM
US 2 Stoplight Iron River, South on 189,
East on 424, Left on Museum Rd.
Relive the past as you explore the 10-acre outdoor museum with
22 buildings that reveal the early pioneer, mining and logging
days. Plan to spend the entire day to view Iron County’s largest
collection of historic objects and information. Over 100 exhibits
include the largest miniature logging display in the world, glass
dioramas of underground mining, Native American artifacts, the
home of composer Carrie Jacobs-Bond, and the Wildlife Art Gallery
of Lee LeBlanc. 
 
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2.
PENTOGA PARK INDIAN
BURIAL GROUNDS
County Road 424 at south end of Chicagon
Lake.
Discover the site of a pre-European Native American settlement
and permanent area headquarters where Ojibwa Bands congregated.
Wooden burial structures have endured time to protect and mark the
graves of these ancient bands. When Chief Edwards moved west in
1891, he disposed of these lands with their traditional burial
grounds. The county purchased the land in 1924 to develop a park
on the beautiful shores of Chicagon Lake, and to preserve the
burial grounds as a tribute to Native Americans.
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ALPHA CIRCLE HISTORIC DISTRICT
County Road 424, center of village of
Alpha.
Relive the early days of
an Upper Peninsula village during mine exploration. See a
wonderful example of early engineering on this 4 ˝ acre site. All
the significant public buildings were constructed around a traffic
circle. Established in 1914, the same year as the Village, the
Alpha Circle contains several buildings on the National Register
of Historic Places.
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4.
IRON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
2 South Sixth Street at the top of the
hill in Crystal Falls.
Enjoy an amazing vista of the
surrounding area while listening to the chimes from its bell
tower. The wealth and pride of the pioneers are revealed through
the architecture and construction of their County Courthouse.
Located in the Historic District, it is the most architecturally
significant build in the county. Due to the use of regional
materials in its construction and the numerous and varied tributes
to the area’s influential cultures, this building is an accurate
reflection of the days when Iron was King.
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HARBOUR HOUSE
North, 4th Street in Crystal Falls -
Guided Tours.
Explore the feeling of early life as residents in a small rural
mining
town. Originally built in 1900, this Queen Anne Colonial Revival
home has been restored and is now a museum. The first floor
furnishings and decorations reflect the craftsmanship and culture
available to wealthy mine town residents. Six rooms on the second
floor display artifacts of past area influences, such as logging
and mining, military veterans, and the Ojibwe Indians. Be prepared to
spend an afternoon exploring the unique gift shops, and antique
shops in Crystal Falls. Open Jun 1 -Sept. 1, Tues-Sat. 11am - 4pm
or by appointment - guided tours. 906-875-4341 or 906-875-6026
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6.
MANSFIELD LOCATION
& PIONEER CHURCH
Seven mile north of M-69 on Mansfield
Cutoff Road, 1 mile north on Stream Road. Open all year.
In 1893, the Michigamme River broke through and flooded the
underground mine. Rediscover the risk miners faced every day as 27
miners descended into the dark earth tunnels never to return.
Enjoy the view as you take a stroll across the Michigamme River on
the historic concrete filled spandrel arch bridge built in 1915.
Just west of the Mansfield mine disaster you can visit some of the
original buildings from the community including the Mansfield
church which was completely restored in 1987 and serves as a
landmark and reminder of the small mining settlement.
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