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Escanaba is located at the junction of US-2, US-41, and M-35 in Delta County. The name comes from the Indian Eshkonabang, meaning flat rock. It is the county seat for Delta County. The settlement was first called Sandy Point from its location on a sandy point jutting out into Little Bay de Noc. Given a post office as Esconawba, with Alden Chandler as postmaster, on December 7, 1853, changed to Flat Rock on June 28, 1864, restored to Esconawba on the same day, until changed to Escanaba on June 1, 1875. It was named the county seat in 1861. The Chicago & Northwestern Railroad began operations here in 1863 and built the first ore dock. The dock builder, R. A. Connolly, came later that year and built the first frame house, a hotel. The railroad was completed in 1865 and the first light house in 1867. Incorporated as a village in 1866 and as a city in 1883. Named from the Chippewa word for flat rock, first given to the river which flows over a bed of flat rock and is the "rushing Esconawba" of Henry Longfellow's Hiawatha legend. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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Attractions
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Cedar River Lighthouse, Highway 35, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-2192. Highway 35, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-2192. While originally proposed as a coast light, the Lighthouse Board determined that the area would be better served by a beacon on the pierhead currently under construction by the Army Corps of Topographical Engineers.
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Delta County Historical Musuem
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Sand Point Lighthouse, 16 Water Plant Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-3763. 16 Water Plant Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-3763. Established in 1867 by the National Lighthouse Service, Sand Point's light has guided ships through squalls and shoals throughout its colorful history. A fire in 1886 destroyed the structure, but the lighthouse was rebuilt and served the sailing public until its decommissioning by the Coast Guard in 1939. Today an electronic club light guides boats into the harbor, and the lighthouse has been restored as a maritime museum.
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U.P. Steam & Gas Engine Museum, North Lincoln Road, UP State Fairgrounds, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-4011
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Dining Out
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Days Inn - Escanaba, 2603 N. Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-1200
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Dobber's Pasties, 827 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-1880
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Donut Connection, 2315 1st Avenue North, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-1050
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Downtowner Restaurant, 916 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-4242
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Drifter's Family Restaurant, 701 N. Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-0508
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Eighth Street Coffee House, 720 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-9174
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Escanaba Country Club, 1800 11th Avenue, South, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-4430
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Ferdinand's (Mexican), 1318 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-2531
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Fish-n-More, 1837 3rd Avenue North, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-6673
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Gram's Pasties, 2418 Ludington, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-7363
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Great Northern Buffet & Steak, Inc., 521 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-0630
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Hereford & Hops Restaurant & Brew Pub, 624 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Reservations: (906) 789-1945
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House of Ludington, 223 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-6300
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Hudson's Classic Grill, 201 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-4142
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Jobber's Sports Bar & Grill, 1523 Sheridan Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-8429
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Pacino's Restaurant & Lounge, 2635 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-0602
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Rosy's Diner, 1313 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-1983
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The Stonehouse & Carport Lounge, Corner of US-2 & M35 & US-41, 2223 Ludington, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-5003
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The Swedish Pantry, 819 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-9606
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Lodging
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Tell Them You Found Them in the Upper Peninsula Online!
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Best Western Pioneer Inn & Suites, 2635 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-0602
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Comfort Suites - Escanaba, 3600 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-9630
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Days Inn - Escanaba, 2603 N. Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-1200
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Delta Inn, 2414 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-7171
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Econo Lodge - Escanaba, 921 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-1066
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Fishery Pointe Beach Cottages, E5041 Highway M-35, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (616) 361-1386
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Freshair, E4645 Highway M35, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-1422
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Hiawatha Motel, 2400 Ludington Street, Escanba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-1341
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House of Ludington, 223 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-6300
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Lakeside Cottage, 3802 L.15 Lane, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-9404, Email: tac4msc2@hotmail.com
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Michigan Bed & Breakfast Guide, 3980 Curtisville Road, South Branch, Michigan 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Lincoln Host, 620 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-6000
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Northern Michigan Cabin & Cottage Rentals, 3980 Curtisville Road, South Branch, Michigan 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Northland Motor Inn, 4131 Highway M-35, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-5771
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Sands Motel, 2700 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-9846
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Sandy Shores Resort, E4717 M-35, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906)786-3625
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Super 8 - Escanaba, 2415 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-1000
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Travelodge - Escanaba, 2301 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-1000
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Organizations
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2998, 904 Sheridan Rd # D, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-7593
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Outdoors
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Escanaba Country Club, 1800 11th Avenue, South, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-4430
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Degrand's Country Meadows, 4688 12th Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-1565
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Golfing Michigan, 3980 Curtisville Road, South Branch, Michigan 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Hiawatha National Forest, 2727 N. Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-4062
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Highland Golf Club, 3011 US Highway 2-41, PO Box 773, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 466-2791
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Michigan Paddlesports Directory, 3980 Curtisville Road, South Branch, Michigan 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Park Place of the North, E4575 Hwy M-35, South on M-35, Ford River area, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-8453
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Rip-A-Lip Guide Service, 209 North 13th Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 399-0974
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Wells Sports Complex, 1647 17.4 Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-3995
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Services
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Bonifas Art Center, 700 First Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-3833
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Shopping
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Bonifas Art Center, 700 First Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-3833
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Delta Plaza Mall, 301 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-2784
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Dobber's Pasties, 827 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-1880
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Herbal Acres, 3551 18th Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 786-8934
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