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Ishpeming is located in central Marquette County. Ishpeming is home to the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame and Museum. Population: 7,200. The site was known in the early mining days as the Lake Superior Location, taking its name from its parent, the Lake Superior Mine; first settled in 1856, it took the name of Ishpeming (Chippewa for heaven or high place) in 1862. Captain Gilbert D. Johnson became its first postmaster on February 17, 1863. Incorporated as a village in 1871 and as a city in 1873. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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Attractions
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Black River Falls, on Black River, 8 miles Southest of Ishpeming.
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Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, 501 W. Euclid Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849, Phone: (906) 485-1882
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U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame, 610 Palms Avenue, PO Box 191, Ishpeming, MI 49849, Phone: (906) 485-6323
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Dining Out
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Jasper Ridge Brewery & Restaurant, 1075 Country Ln, Ishpeming, MI 49849, Phone: (906) 485-6017
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Lodging
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Tell Them You Found Then in Upper Peninsula Online
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Northern Michigan Cabin & Cottage Rentals, 3980 Curtisville Road, South Branch, Michigan 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Organizations
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American Legion, 3050 County Road 496, Ishpeming, MI 49849, Phone: (906) 486-4074
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Outdoors
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Al Quaal Ski Area (Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing)
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Country Village RV Park, 1200 Country Ln, Ishpeming, MI 49849, Phone: (906) 486-0300
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Services
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Shopping
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