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Museums
Ironwood Area Historical Society
Ironwood, Gogebic County, MI
This turn of the century depot is dedicated to life
on the Gogebic Range. It exhibits history of the
mining days, the school systems dating back over
100 years, and the history of the old railroad
system. Open 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor
Day or by appointment.
P.O. Box 553
Ironwood, MI 49938
Wakefield Historical Society
Wakefield, Gogebic County, MI
Turn of the century exhibits of life when mining
and logging were the backbone of the area's
economy! Industry, church, school, home and people
featured. Open summer months 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
306 Sunday Lake Street
P.O. Box 1
Wakefield, MI 49968
906-224-8151
Ontonagon County Historical Society Museum
Ontonagon, Ontonagon County, MI
Local history displays with photographs, tools,
lumbering and mining equipment, replica of
Ontonagon Boulder, 5th order lighthouse lens,
furniture, Reading room, Genealogy research. Gift
shop. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon-Sat year round.
422 River Street
P.O. Box 92
Ontonagon, MI
906-884-6165
Iron County Historical Museum
Hurley, Iron County, WI
The Iron County Museum is located in the Old County
Courthouse which is included in the National
Register of Historic Buildings. It offers a
colorful, interesting and varied history, pictured
and interpreted in a picturesque building. Three
floors of intriguing, nostalgic and educational
exhibits, including logging, mining, farming,
weaving and an interesting library of books,
pictures and maps. Open Mon., Wed., Fri., &
Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
303 Iron Street
Hurley, WI 54534.
715-561-2244
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HERITAGE TOURISM
Throughout the region
you will find evidence of the past.
Sometimes that history may be a museum, a
building on the National Register of
Historic Places or a Heritage Travel
Corridor. Visit one of the many museums
our area offers. Relive days gone-by in
Ironwood, Bessemer, Wakefield. Ontonagon
and Hurley.
The Lighthouse and the Courthouse in
Ontonagon are a few of the buildings on
the National Register. The main street in
the town of Montreal, WI is also on the
register. Many houses remain white in this
quaint town from the days of mining.
The Heritage Travel Corridors are located
in Iron County. Wisconsin. Each travel
corridor tells the stories of the ethnic
settlements, Iumberjack days. iron mining
communities and Native American trading.
The trails are multi-use, allowing for a
variety of recreation opportunities
including mountain biking, canoeing,
kayaking all-terrain vehicle riding and
touring. Come and enjoy the Iron County
Heritage Festival held during the first
two weeks of August featuring many events
each day.
Come and explore the past. Maps marking
historic sites are available and easy to
follow. Discover the past on your own or
as part of a naturalist program offered
through the State Parks.
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