Marquette County, County government division in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, US
Marquette County spreads across a vast landscape in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with direct access to Lake Superior. The region is dominated by forests and laced with rivers and natural water bodies.
The area was founded in the early 19th century and named after a French Jesuit who explored the region. The name recalls the early exploration stories of this remote landscape.
Northern Michigan University shapes local life through courses and events that draw people from surrounding areas into intellectual engagement. The campus presence influences how the community comes together and values education.
Sawyer Airport is the main arrival point, offering flights from larger cities. Local buses and regional services help move around the area and connect to other regions.
The Huron Mountains shape the landscape with striking rock formations that stand out from surrounding forests. These geological features draw nature observers seeking rare perspectives on northern topography.
Location: Michigan
Inception: March 9, 1843
Capital city: Marquette
Shares border with: Dickinson County, Menominee County, Alger County, Delta County, Iron County, Baraga County, Keweenaw County
Website: http://co.marquette.mi.us
GPS coordinates: 46.66000,-87.60000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20
Superior Dome
19.3 km
Granot Loma
5.9 km
Marquette Branch Prison
23.4 km
Presque Isle Park
18.5 km
National Ski Hall of Fame
18.1 km
Big Bay Point Light
21 km
Holy Family Orphanage
20.1 km
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum
19.7 km
Marquette Harbor Light
21.3 km
Peter White Public Library
20.4 km
Trunk Line Bridge No. 1
34.2 km
Marquette County Courthouse
20.4 km
Palestra, The Marquette
19.4 km
McCormick Wilderness
30.8 km
Huron Island Light
45.4 km
Lakenenland
39 km
Granite Island Lighthouse
15.9 km
Sam Cohodas Lodge
34.3 km
Vista Theater
26.1 km
Marquette City Hall
20.3 km
Lakenenland
39 km
Coaster II
20.7 km
Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light
19.7 km
Savings Bank Building
20.5 km
Call House
20.8 km
Arch and Ridge Streets Historic District
20.8 km
Carp River Forge
15.7 km
Sundberg Block
18 kmReviews
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