Houghton Township

Attractions

EagleRiver/County Seat

 Keweenaw County Courthouse

 

 Where M-26 bends west after the falls and bridge, continue up the hill for one block. Open weekdays.

 

 

 

School House/Township Hall

There is a small playground located in the Township Hall yard.

This facility can be rented. Contact the clerk at 906-337-1970

 

Eagle River Falls

 As you pass over the M-26 bridge across the Eagle River gorge, park and look upstream for a view of the waterfall and the old dam of the Lake Superior Fuse Company.

 

First of two Historic bridges (above now a walking bridge with parking area) to view the falls.

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 The lower bridge (shown above) is undergoing restoration. (See Bridgefest date on announcement page)

 

 

Eagle River Beach

Travel down mainstreet and turn right to the Eagle River Beach. There are picnic tables and a public changing room/restroom facility at the beach.

 

 

 

 

 Park

Cross over the M-26 bridge located at the entrance of Eagle River. Continue along M-26 toward EagleHarbor. The park is located as you exit the town. Tables, grills and outdoor restroom facilities are available.

 

 

 Phoenix

Historic mining town, church, blacksmith shop and general store. Lodging available.

               

 Open house at the Blacksmith Shop in Phoenix (2009)

 

           

Cliff Mine                                    1890's                                                                    2010

 

 10 Foot - The Ol' Swimming Hole (Taken during spring thaw)

 

      

Central

Historic mining town, home to the Central Mine Reunion and historic church built in 1868

 

 

Call the Houghton Township office at 906-337-1970 for more information.

Food, lodging, general store, and shops.

 

 

 

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