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Destination Overview

Destination Overview Marquette County is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in the iron-ore rich north-central region of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Named after the French Jesuit missionary and explorer, Jacques Marquette, the area is known for its friendly people, unrivaled scenic beauty…

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Attractions

Marquette County sits on the south shore of Lake Superior, the largest of the five Great Lakes and the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. With over 1,083 square miles of land, Marquette County is larger than the state of Rhode Island. The county has a population of approximately…

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Ore Docks

The Iron Ore Dock in Marquette’s Upper Harbor is also known as the Presque Isle Dock. The dock was built in 1911 and is still commercially active. Each year approximately 9.5 to 10 million tons of ore are shipped from this dock. The dock is owned and operated by the Cliffs Natural Resources. This…

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