Ishpeming, Mining town in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, United States
Located at 429 meters elevation, Ishpeming spreads across Marquette County with residential areas interspersed between remnants of former mining operations and forested sections.
Founded in 1873 during the iron ore mining boom, Ishpeming developed as a major mining center that attracted numerous Swedish immigrants seeking employment opportunities.
The National Ski Hall of Fame in Ishpeming documents the evolution of skiing in America, featuring exhibits of equipment, photographs, and memorabilia from skiing pioneers.
The Ishpeming City Hall on Division Street houses multiple municipal departments and provides residents with services including utility payments and building permits.
The Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum displays four original mine shaft headframes that stand over 100 feet tall, marking the location of iron ore extraction operations.
Location: Marquette County
Elevation above the sea: 429 m
Website: https://ishpemingcity.org
GPS coordinates: 46.48861,-87.66750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
Superior Dome
22.4 km
Marquette Branch Prison
22 km
National Ski Hall of Fame
1.7 km
Holy Family Orphanage
21 km
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum
659 m
Marquette Harbor Light
23.2 km
Peter White Public Library
21.9 km
Marquette County Courthouse
21.6 km
Palestra, The Marquette
22.2 km
Vista Theater
13.6 km
Marquette City Hall
21.7 km
Coaster II
22 km
Savings Bank Building
21.9 km
Call House
22.6 km
Arch and Ridge Streets Historic District
22.5 km
Carp River Forge
8.6 km
Longyear Building
22 km
Sundberg Block
4.3 km
Ishpeming Municipal Building
58 m
Cleveland Mine Engine House Number 3
682 m
Longyear Hall of Pedagogy
22 km
Ishpeming Main Street Historic District
141 m
Marquette Maritime Museum
23 km
Reine utsiktspunkt
14.6 km
Marquette Regional History Center
21.6 km
Negaunee State Bank Building
4.5 km
Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library
353 m
Steel Bridge
12.5 kmReviews
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