Ontonagon County Michigan - Brief History

Explore the rich tapestry of Ontonagon County, MI, as we delve into its fascinating history in this captivating KZbin video. From its indigenous roots and early settlers to its pivotal role in the mining boom of the 19th century, join us on a journey through time.
Make sure to plan your visit to the Porcupine Mountains and Ontonagon area to explore some of these historic sites. You could walk the grounds where Native Americans once hunted. Spend time learning about the mining era at the Old Victoria Restoration. Check out one of our museums in Ontonagon County to learn more about our exciting past!
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[@doberman1ism]

I lived in Houghton-Hancock. Beautiful country. In 1972 I was the first woman bartender at the Douglas House Saloon in downtown Houghton. So many wonderful memories. I cherished the beautiful winters. Thank you for this interesting video. This is the first time I've ever seen pictures of American Indians in the UP.

[@georgepretnick4460]

I fished in the Ontonagon River just upstream from town. This was 1981, I believe. The river was pink. I caught a respectable smallmouth bass on a Hot-n-Tot. The bass was pink too.

[@ajpetix]

I'm currently reading through Larry Lankton's books about the Lake Superior copper mining boom of the 1800s and this video does a great job summarizing the basics of how mining came to be in the area. The Keeweenau is, of course, the more famous mining area but we definitely can't forget about the mines around the Porkies like Nonesuch, Adventure, and White Pine! As a tourist the guided tours at Adventure Mine and the quaint community of downtown Ontonagon are absolutely worth leaving the nearby state park to visit.

[@mmal7982]

Took my kids to Adventure Mine is 2022 and loved it. We are up there every year. Burgers at Roxey's!

[@jimandwendy]

The ancient miner were the Phoenicians. They supplied the copper for the bronze age.

[@Dano12345100]

My family is from Ironwood and I would love to spend my summers there after I retire. It truly is one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

[@PavelDatsyuk-ui4qv]

Comeback and spend money please lol

[@LadyYoop]

Well done!

[@ThePorcupineMountains]

Thanks!

[@agaba5500]

the kayaking in michigan is just way too good

[@user-eb6cb9xs9c]

I was in a bar called Stubb's museum Bar in Ontonagon about 30 some yrs. Ago . It was noon , and 5 people were in this Bar . An older gentlemen had us laughing hysterical .... As he joked about Delivering The Mail with an Airplane . How could I forget that place !!

[@user-qs7gx7rp7m]

Did a deep dive into one branch of the family. Arrived Boston area 1638 with a set of other families. By 1759 they together with other 'ship' famlies, settled into logging, arrived in Southern NB, Canada. That's when a 'pattern' developed. 1st 'gen' settled on forest land beside a river. Once cleared the old folks stayed with eldest son and became farmers. The rest packed up and moved to a new area with horses, oxen, waggons, sleds, tools and basics for a sawmill. Moved from S NB to the Miramace and began again, repeating a move to Restigouche area after the great fire. In the 1886 a branch picked up and went to Wisconsin/Michigan eventually moving on after another generation divide to Seattle & Vancover areas. Discovered 'Logging' was very high-tech in it's day and resulted in lots of genes left behind in the USA & Canada.

[@onehot57]

Most definitely a beautiful part of the US.

[@guynorth3277]

Good Day Eh, lived off the grid up there almost ten years straight !

[@tomchaput1206]

Great job, Dean!

[@Supercharged111]

Dude forgot the air quotes when he said "mountains".

[@00leaveralone]

King Solomon’s Michigan Copper Mine….

[@guynorth3277]

"King solomons" - freaking nonsense!!

[@00leaveralone]

@@guynorth3277 How so?

[@guynorth3277]

@@00leaveralone ; King Solomon’s legendary copper was mined at Timna in the Negev, and the gold comes from the ancient mining belt in the Hejaz.

[@00leaveralone]

@@guynorth3277 ok. Sounds like you are pretty sure about it based on the available information you’ve researched. I wasn’t making any absolute statement in my own mind; I enjoy initiating ideas for the sake of conversation; just throwing out an idea. I’ll look into your research and thank you. On my end, I consider that Solomon was King/Caesar/Czar/Kaiser/Pharaoh of the earth for a time. It’s likely that he was at least aware of such a large concentration of copper there. Upper Peninsula was navigable in his day. He is famous worldwide for many reasons but one for the buildout of his kingdom and another for his trade with King of Tyre; their combined fleet of Navy traversed the earth. Have a good weekend.

[@daleolson3506]

Skip the too loud music👎👎👎👎👎👎💩💩😬