ESCANABA – The history of the iron ore docks in Escanaba during World War II will be the topic of a presentation Wednesday at Escanaba’s city hall.
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Lindquist to discuss importance of Escanaba ore dock in WWII
Retired archaeologist says keep exploring Fayette State Park
FAYETTE – When John Halsey started digging at the Superintendent’s House at Fayette Historic State Park, he found flint chips, animal bones and a few pieces of pottery. It showed that Native Americans used Shell Harbor as a fishing spot long before residents of Fayette smelted iron ore.
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Quincy Smelter tour provides glimpse into U.P. mining history
HANCOCK — The Quincy Smelter facility in Hancock was opened for tours Saturday. The smelter processed the copper ore taken from the Quincy Mine.
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Upper Peninsula History Conference to focus on Schoolcraft County
MANISTIQUE – The Upper Peninsula History Conference will be held in Manistique next weekend, June 20-22. The conference will highlight historical features of Schoolcraft County such as Big Springs or Kitch-iti-kipi and Seul Choix Point Lighthouse.
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