Chippewa County, County in eastern Upper Peninsula, Michigan, United States
Description
Chippewa County is an administrative division in eastern Upper Peninsula Michigan, spanning a large territory shaped by two major lakes. The region includes shorelines along both Lake Superior and Lake Huron, with substantial portions of land covered by water, forests, and natural habitats.
History
The county was founded in 1826 and named after the Ojibwe people who lived in the region long before European arrival. Early development centered on trade, fishing, and later logging, shaping the area's identity through successive generations.
Culture
The Munuscong Bay section attracts numerous hunters and bird watchers throughout the year, particularly during duck migration seasons.
Practical
Sault Ste Marie serves as the county center and sits on major transportation routes like Interstate 75, making travel to the region straightforward. A local airport provides connections to larger cities, offering practical access for visitors.
Did you know?
The region borders two of the five Great Lakes at once, a distinction held by only a few counties in the United States. Drummond Island, part of this county, contributes significantly to this rare geographic feature.
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Soo Locks
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61.1 km
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
60.3 km
Whitefish Point Light
60.3 km
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
25.1 km
Cut River Bridge
55.8 km
SS Valley Camp
24.4 km
Shingwauk residential school
26.9 km
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
25.5 km
Bay Mills Community College
16.4 km
Point Iroquois Light
20.2 km
Fort Brady
24.1 km
Fort St. Joseph
52.6 km
MS Norgoma
25.3 km
Holy Name of Mary Pro-Cathedral
24.2 km
Brimley State Park
11.1 km
Whitefish Island
24.8 km
Tower of History
24.2 km
Fort Drummond
63.5 km
DeTour Reef Light
63 km
Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
60.3 km
Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge
24.1 km
Delirium Wilderness
14 km
John Johnston House
24.3 km
Ile Parisienne Light
39.4 km
Gros Cap Reefs Light
22.6 km
Birch Lodge
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