Historical Marker
Iron Ore Centennial
Historical marker location:
112 Ludington Street, Escanaba, Michigan
( Marker is on Ludington Street east of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1964
1864 - 1964.
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is home to the only national park in the state, Isle Royale National Park. The park is a remote wilderness area consisting of a large island in Lake Superior and over 400 smaller islands, and is known for its scenic beauty, hiking trails, and diverse wildlife, including moose, wolves, and bald eagles.