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Quinnesec is located on US-2 midway between Iron Mountain and Norway in Dickinson County. Founded in 1858. Kwin-ness-sec - “Smoking River” - a village near the falls of the Niagara, Wisconsin on the Menominee River. Quinnesec Falls - Be-Kew-na-se-je-wan, “Smoky Falls.” John L. Bell discovered the Quinnesec Mine in 1871 and successfully developed it. A station of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. First in Menominee County, it was transferred to Dickinson County on October 1, 1871. The name is Indian for smokey waters, referring to the mist hanging over the nearby Menominee River. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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Attractions
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Fumee Falls, on Fumee Creek off US-2 in Quinnesec.
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Niagra Dam
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Unnamed Falls, Menominee River, Between Hydraulic Falls Dam & Piers Gorge on Menominee River.1 mile South of Quinnesec.
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Dining Out
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The Pasty Oven, W-7279 Highway US 2, PO Box 480, Quinnesec, MI 49876, Phone: (906) 776-0990
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Lodging
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Michigan Bed & Breakfast Guide, 3980 Curtisville Road, South Branch, Michigan 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Northern Michigan Cabin & Cottage Rentals, 3980 Curtisville Road, South Branch, Michigan 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Outdoors
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Golfing Michigan, 3980 Curtisville Road, South Branch, Michigan 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Michigan Paddlesports Directory, 3980 Curtisville Road, South Branch, Michigan 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Services
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Shopping
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