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| Page Views: 3,348 Last Visit to Marquette: August, 2006 I Visit Here Frequently | Marquette, Michigan, One of My Favorite Towns by KimberlyAnn - last update: Nov 5, 2006 |
| Marquette, West Washington Street |
In 1845 iron was discovered in the Marquette Range, which led to the settlement of the town in 1849. Marquette was named for Father Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit French missionary and explorer who opened the area for pioneers in 1660. Marquette also became the first Lake Superior Port to ship iron ore. Today the town with its population of around 22,000 people has a variety of industries including lumbering, machinery, meat processing, as well as being a valuable shipping port. Located on Lake Superior, and surrounded by the Laurentian Uplands this town is considered the governmental, medical, and shopping center of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. With miles of Lake Superior frontage, Marquette is also popular in the summer for lake and beach activities. |
|  | Well Preserved Historic Buildings Marquette has done a wonderful job of renovating and preserving its historical buildings. The 1891 Savings Bank’s clock tower is a landmark in the heart of downtown Marquette that can be see for blocks. This Photo shows the tower as reflected in the windows across the street from the Savings building. For two more views of this historic five story building, see my travelogue, Some of My Favorite Historic Buildings. |
| | Another historic, and beautiful building, is the St. Peter’s Cathedral. In this photo you see a close up of its two twin steeples. For additional photos of St. Peter’s, as well as the wonderful, not to be missed courthouse, see Some of My Favorite Historic Buildings travelogue. |
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deecat Sat Jul 28, 2007 22:00 UTC
What wonderful tips! So comprehensive, informative, as well as interesting. I really enjoyed the information about the Lower Harbor Ore Dock. Excellent restaurant tips. A most enchanting visit to these top-notch pages about Marquette. | mvtouring Wed May 9, 2007 06:04 UTC
You really spend a lot of time doing your tips and ensuring that we can learn as much as possible about Marquette. Thanks ;-) | rlhorsley Tue Mar 6, 2007 03:44 UTC
Great place to eat and visit with friends and family! | yooperprof Thu Jan 25, 2007 02:43 UTC
I'm pretty much in complete agreement with you on your restaurant tips! I think the Italian place does a really good job - I love the Arrabiata! Next time you're in town, I'd recommend Gophers for lunch. |
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