Keweenaw National Historical Park

The park includes 13 different sites across the Keweenaw Peninsula that preserve buildings, landscapes, and machinery from the copper mining era.

From 5000 BCE until 1968, this region contained the largest deposits of pure native copper in the world, supporting continuous mining operations.

The copper mines attracted workers from France, Germany, China, Ireland, Cornwall, Croatia, Finland, Italy, Greece, and Syria by the early 1900s.

Visitors can explore the 9,000-foot deep Quincy Mine shaft, examine preserved mining equipment, and participate in guided tours throughout the year.

The geological foundation of the park contains the oldest and largest lava flow discovered on Earth, which produced 97 percent pure native copper.

Location: Houghton County

Inception: 1992

Website: https://nps.gov/kewe

GPS coordinates: 47.15640,-88.56360

Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:04