Houghton County, Administrative division in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, United States.
Houghton County extends along the Keweenaw Peninsula, with Lake Superior bordering its eastern and western shores, encompassing 900 miles of rivers and 139 lakes.
The region developed during the copper mining period, with significant settlements of Cornish and Finnish immigrants who established communities throughout the nineteenth century.
Michigan Technological University organizes the Winter Carnival each February, featuring snow sculpture competitions that draw participants from across the Upper Peninsula.
The county administration provides essential services including marriage licenses, concealed pistol permits, and vital records management at the courthouse on East Houghton Avenue.
The county receives an annual snowfall of 218 inches due to the lake effect from Lake Superior, creating conditions for winter sports and outdoor recreation.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1846
Capital city: Houghton
Shares border with: Keweenaw County, Iron County, Baraga County, Ontonagon County
Website: http://houghtoncounty.net
GPS coordinates: 46.98000,-88.65000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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