Schoolcraft County, County in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States.
Description
Schoolcraft County spans 1,884 square miles across the Upper Peninsula and contains forests, numerous lakes, and the northern shoreline of Lake Michigan. Water shapes the landscape and the way settlements are distributed throughout the territory.
History
The territory received its name from Henry Schoolcraft, an explorer and ethnologist who documented Native American tribes and mapped the Michigan region in the 1800s. His work shaped how this area became known and understood.
Culture
Local communities maintain connections to German, French, Swedish, Irish, Polish, and English roots through festivals and gatherings that shape daily life. These traditions remain visible in how residents celebrate together throughout the year.
Practical
Manistique serves as the county seat and main hub, accessible via US Route 2 and several state highways throughout the region. Plan for longer driving times between destinations, as settlements are spread far apart.
Did you know?
The Kitch-iti-kipi Spring features a glass-bottomed observation raft that lets visitors see the limestone basin and sand clouds 40 feet (12 meters) below the surface. This underground spring offers one of the few chances to view the submerged landscape without diving.
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Munising Rear Range Light
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54.5 km
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Memorial Falls
55.6 km
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Schoolcraft Furnace Site
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61.9 km
Munising School Public Library
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