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The City of Ironwood, located in Gogebic County in
the western Upper Peninsula, is quickly becoming the
“discovered” jewel of the north! Commonly referred to as
the “Western Gateway to Michigan”, Ironwood
is realizing
a renaissance that is returning the city to its
historical place as the areas leader in shopping,
industry and culture.
As with many of the communities of Michigan’s
beautiful Upper Peninsula, the decline and
eventual extinction of the mining industry
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the once wealthy Gogebic Range. While many
communities would have simply thrown in the towel, the
people of Ironwood and the surrounding area regrouped,
and began the transformation that is still taking place
today.
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| The economy of Ironwood, as well
as Gogebic County, has evolved from being one
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dimensional, to a
diverse and well-rounded market. While many
think of the western UP as being in the
wilderness, one-visit surprises most that choose
to explore the area. In the summer there is
fishing, biking, hiking, waterfalls (there are
dozens) and the mother of all lakes, the
majestic Superior. As the seasons change, the
color of the northern hardwoods becomes more
brilliant than words can describe. In winter
there is snowmobiling, skiing at Powderhorn,
Blackjack and Indianhead, as well as at |
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Gogebic
Community College, home to one of the countries
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So come, enjoy the beauty of Ironwood and Gogebic
County. As with the author, you may just find yourself
looking for a new home.
Contact Information:
Scott Erickson
City of Ironwood, Gogebic County
(906) 932-5050 x-116
ericksons@cityofironwood.org
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November 16, 2007 |
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