Keweenaw County, Administrative county in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, US
Keweenaw County encompasses the northeastern section of the Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale, with 91 percent of its territory covered by Lake Superior waters.
Established in 1861, the county experienced substantial growth during the copper mining period, which dominated the local economy from the 1840s through the 1960s.
The name Keweenaw originates from Ojibwe language, referring to the traditional portage routes that Native Americans used across the peninsula for transportation.
Eagle River functions as the county seat, providing governmental services and access to two National Park Service units: Isle Royale National Park and Keweenaw National Historical Park.
With 5,966 square miles total area but only 540 square miles of land, Keweenaw County maintains the highest water-to-land ratio among all United States counties.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1861
Capital city: Eagle River
Shares border with: Ontonagon County, Houghton County, Marquette County, Cook County
Website: http://keweenawcountyonline.org
GPS coordinates: 47.48000,-88.16000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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Rock of Ages Light
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Greenstone Ridge Trail
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Calumet Theatre
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Isle Royale Light
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Estivant Pines
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McLain State Park
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SS S.R. Kirby
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Copper Harbor Light
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Sand Hills Light
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SS Hudson
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Edisen Fishery
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Eagle River Light
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Manitou Island Light Station
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Mendota Light
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Johns Hotel
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Central Mine Historic District
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