When Was Laurium Michigan Founded?
Formally Known as Calumet, the Town of Laurium Was Established in 1895 as a Company Town for Mine Owners and Captains. Thomas Hoatson Built His 13,000 Sq. Ft...
Formally known as Calumet, the town of Laurium was established in 1895 as a company town for mine owners and captains. Thomas Hoatson built his 13,000 sq. ft. home here which is now part of the Keweenaw National Historical Park and where the famous Notre Dame football player, George Gipp, was born.
When was Calumet founded?
Red Jacket and Calumet. What is now Calumet was settled in 1864, originally under the name of "Red Jacket",[8] named for a Native American Chief of the Seneca tribe.
What is Calumet MI known for?
As the epicenter of the historic 1900's Keweenaw copper boom, Calumet has a rich past. But today, it's known as the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula thanks to its central location, easy access to trails, and a myriad of historical attractions.
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