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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.
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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
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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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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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Lincoln Host, 620 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Phone: (906) 789-6000
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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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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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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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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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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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