Dickinson County

Dickinson County is an administrative division in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that contains forests and waterways across a rural landscape. Iron Mountain serves as the county seat where government services operate.

Michigan's state legislature created this county in 1891 by combining sections from three neighboring counties. The decision reflected efforts to better organize government administration across the Upper Peninsula.

The mining past shapes how locals and visitors understand this region, visible through museums and old structures that tell the story of industrial work. People today walk through these places and see how mining shaped the communities that remain.

Government offices and county services are based in Iron Mountain, where you can find information about local regulations and community resources. Timing your visit during business hours ensures you reach the officials and staff who handle county matters.

The county takes its name from Donald M. Dickinson, who served as Postmaster General under President Grover Cleveland during the 1880s. Few visitors realize this connection links their visit to a figure in late-nineteenth-century American politics.

Location: Michigan

Inception: 1891

Capital city: Iron Mountain

Shares border with: Marquette County, Menominee County, Marinette County, Florence County, Iron County

Website: http://dickinsoncountymi.gov

GPS coordinates: 46.00000,-87.87000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28