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Seeing The Light - Copper Harbor Lighthouse The maritime community began raising its voice to complain of the situation at Copper Harbor, and under the recommendation of Stephen Pleasonton who was responsible for the nation's lighthouses at the time, and on March 3, 1847 Congress appropriated $5,000 for the construction of a light at the harbor entrance. The new station was erected on the rocky point to the east of the harbor opening by contractor Charles Rude, and consisted of a 48-foot tall rubble stone tower, which tapered from thirty feet in diameter at the base to 20 feet in diameter at the uppermost level. Henry Clow was finally appointed to the position of keeper of the Copper Harbor Light, and he arrived at the station on February 34, 1849, and took residence in the new dwelling along with his wife and two children. www.terrypepper.com /lights/superior/copper/copper.htm   (2533 words)

Copper I   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) Much of the copper used by the Native American was "drift copper" — removed from the rocks by the glaciers and dropped randomly in the glacial debris. Copper from these mines was widely distributed throughout the country, and it is probable that numerous tribes made summer pilgrimages to the Upper Peninsula to get supplies of the precious metal. The copper carried in solution in the water was deposited in cavities and pore spaces in the rocks due to changes in chemistry and/or cooling of the fluids. www.geo.msu.edu /geo333/copper.html   (1979 words)

Copper Harbor Lighthouse on Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Facing the harbor at the top of the structure is a white steel panel with a vertical red line through its center, which creates a bright visual focus for boats offshore. Copper Harbor was also the site of the wreck of the JOHN JACOB ASTOR-the first reported commercial vessel on Lake Superior. The little JOHN JACOB ASTOR was nearing Copper Harbor with a load of furs and trade goods when she struck a reef and foundered on September 21, 1844. www.exploringthenorth.com /copper/copper.html   (1228 words)

Copper Harbor, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Copper Harbor is a small, unincorporated community (about 75 year-round residents) in the U.S. state of Michigan. The town's name alludes to the former use of its harbor as a port for shipping copper mined from local deposits during the mid-19th century. The Copper Harbor Lighthouse is situated at the opening of the harbor. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Copper_Harbor,_Michigan   (292 words)

Copper Harbor Michigan hiking, camping, travel guide An overlook of the village of Copper Harbor from the Brockway Lookout on Brockway Mountain Drive. Near the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula is Copper Harbor - which began as a mining settlement in the 1840s. The value of the huge copper deposits that were discovered there gave rise to the construction of Fort Wilkins in 1844 to provide some law and order oversight (of the miners and of the ore asset). www.superiortrails.com /keweenau1.html   (1075 words)

Copper Harbor Report Many years ago copper was discovered on the peninsula and the rush was on. The harbor is very large with a small opening to the big lake so even if a storm blew in paddling in the harbor would be possible. We crossed the harbor entrance by the big red and white bell buoy and continued past the Copper Harbor Light for another hour or so. www.hrwa.org /reports/copper_harbor.html   (700 words)

Welcome to the Harbor Lights Inn - in Copper Harbor, Michigan While visiting Copper Harbor you must take the M-26 Scenic Route, which follows the lakeshore for a beautiful view of the mountains, water and rock ledges. Copper Harbor is the gateway to Isle Royale. Copper Harbor is home to one of the state’s oldest one-room schoolhouses built in the 1870’s and is still in operation. www.copperharborhideaway.com   (1079 words)

Chemical Packaging - Chemical Production - Wholesale Chemical Manufacturer Copper Harbor can handle all your 'dry' packaging needs; we have produced and shipped over 1 million 'dry' products. Copper Harbor is a contract chemical manufacturer with diverse production capabilities ranging from consumer goods to high end industrial products. Copper Harbor can safely and effectively prepare your products for market or supply materials as needed for your operation. www.copperharbor.com   (246 words)

Copper Harbor, MI Copper Harbor, MI Copper Harbor is the farthest little outpost in Michigan, it stretches way up into Lake Superior. With the copper boom in 1847, Copper Harbor and the surrounding area were settled. Offiically it was built in the mid-1800's to provide protection for the copper miner's from Indian attack. www.stiegman.net /travel_log/copper.htm   (465 words)

Copper Harbor, Michigan, Upper Peninsula The port of Copper Harbor became one of the main shipping points for copper going out and supplies coming in. The original Copper Harbor Lighthouse was built in 1849, the present one in 1867. In the summer, take a boat tour out to the Copper Harbor Lighthouse and Museum, see Fort Wilkins, visit the remains of the Clark Mine and the ghost town of Mandan, take the boat to Isle Royale, enjoy the Estivant Pines. www.exploringthenorth.com /copharb/copharb.html   (549 words)

Copper Mining History and Copper Harbor Michigan Copper was first mined in this area by an ancient vanished race between 5,000 and 1,200 bc. The ancients apparently worked the copper bearing rock by alternately using fire and cold water, to break the copper ore into smaller pieces from which they could extract the metal with hand held hammering stones or stone hatchets. Bringing copper to the surface required increasing amounts of physical plant investment and it was apparent to geologists that the mines of the district had reached maturity. www.exploringthenorth.com /cophistory/cophist.html   (886 words)

Sam Raymond: Copper Harbor and National Trails Day June 2005 COPPER HARBOR -- National Trails Day is a nationwide event, traditionally occurring on the first Saturday in June each year. Copper Harbor currently has about 20 miles of designated, marked and mapped non-motorized trails that are used for mountain biking and hiking. The annual Copper Harbor Fat Tire Festival mountain bike race has gradually gained a reputation among mountain bikers for having one of the most challenging, scenic and diverse race courses in all of the Midwest. www.keweenawnow.com /views/sam_r_trails_05_06/sam_r_trails_05_06.htm   (1408 words)

Keweenaw loss: Jim Rooks of Copper Harbor, 1935-2005 COPPER HARBOR -- -- Jim Rooks -- naturalist, nature guide and educator -- passed away March 10, 2005, at Zablocki Veterans Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. The late Jim Rooks of Copper Harbor addresses DNR officials, KPAC (Keweenaw Point Advisory Committee) members and the public during the Oct. 5, 2004, public meeting in the Mohawk School. Deephouse, who is also president of the Copper Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited and chair of the Keweenaw Point Advisory Committee, noted Jim Rooks' extensive knowledge of the Keweenaw as well as his concern for its future. www.keweenawnow.com /views/keweenaw_loss_jim_rooks_05_03/jim_rooks_05_03.htm   (1329 words)

Boat Tours On the 15 minute boat ride from the marina to the lighthouse you will be given a brief history of Copper Harbor. The hills which rise up from the harbor are not mountains, but are the result of eons of differential weathering on alternating weak and resistant strata of ancient rock. The Keweenaw was born in the Precambrian era, and some of the oldest rock formations on the planet surround you. www.copperharborlighthouse.com /boat_tours.htm   (739 words)

Copper Harbor Mercantile -Deli Keweenaw County Copper Harbor, MI Our deli restaurant and gas station is at the furthest northern point in Michigan. Be sure to stop in the next time you are in Copper Harbor. Copper Harbor is the farthest point in the Upper Peninsula. www.copperharbormercantile.com   (257 words)

Isle Royale Ferry Service Home Page Copper Harbor, Michigan and Rock Harbor on Isle Royale and is a US Coast Guard inspected and certified 100-foot, steel, twin diesel-powered passenger boat. With more than 160 miles of foot trails and numerous inland lakes (not to mention Lake Superior), Isle Royale promises the newcomer as well as the experienced an adventure of a lifetime. It is located along the picturesque shores of Lake Superior and has both American-plan rooms (meals and lodging inclusive) and charming light-housekeeping units. www.isleroyale.com   (284 words)

Copper Harbor News COPPER HARBOR, Mich. A new welcome center at Copper Harbor is drawing praise after its first summer of operations. A reserve officer who was injured in the Thin Blue Line motorcycle ride almost a week ago remains in the intensive care unit at Marquette General Hospital, according to an officer at the Marquette City Police... Tourism is obviously very important in the Copper Country, and the high cost of gasoline is having an impact on businesses dependent on tourist dollars, apparently more so on some than others. www.topix.net /city/copper-harbor-mi   (679 words)

Copper Harbor Michigan, King Copper Motel on Lake Superior, Upper Peninsula While in Copper Harbor, discover our agate beaches, fish in some of the finest waters anywhere, swim, canoe, kayak or water-ski. Tour into the surrounding wilderness, visit a copper mine or walk through the Estivant Pines Sanctuary, a stand of virgin white pines, (some estimate are between 500-1,000 years old). The west side is also home to the Copper Harbor Marina, where you can catch a boat to go across the harbor to tour the Lighthouse. www.kingcoppermotel.com   (922 words)

CopperCountry.com :: Isle Royale General Information If you are planning to depart by boat from either Houghton or Copper Harbor and need a motel to stay over night, each community offers a wide variety of options. Copper Harbor, MI - The Isle Royale Queen III is an 81 ft vessel and though capable of rough water, can bounce around and can cause seasickness. Also available through the Rock Harbor Lodge is a boat taxi service to different parts of the Isle. www.coppercountry.com /article_44.php   (1536 words)

Minnetonka Resort in Copper Harbor, Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) The Thunderbird Gift Center has handcrafted copper, and the largest selection of jewelry, clothing, moccasins, glassware, and a complete local history book section. A collection of mining materials relating to the early copper boom days and a nice mineral display. Copper Harbor is a focal point of scenic wonders, steeped in historical lore. www.minnetonkaresort.com   (616 words)

Bella Vista Motel in Copper Harbor We are centrally located for your access to your Copper Harbor area activities, as well as, the Isle Royale Queen, the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Golf Course, the Copper Harbor Lighthouse, and to the local shops and restaurants. The lore of the historic Copper Country, the quaint harbor, miles of superb shorelines, forests, and lakes make Copper Harbor one of the finest vacation areas in the mid-west. Copper Harbor is also home to the Copperman Triathlon, Fat Tire Bike Race, Art in the Park. www.bellavistamotel.com   (193 words)

Shopping.com - Shopping made simple Evoke the tranquil calm of the seaside with this dashing American-made sconce. Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) on an iceberg in Columbia Bay by Reid, Rich Fr... Harbor Seal (Phoca Vitulina) on an Iceberg in Columbia Bay by Reid, Rich Ph... www.shopping.com /xGS-Copper_Harbor   (1038 words)

Copper Country - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Copper Country is an area in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the United States, including most of Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga and Ontonagon counties. The area is so named as copper mining was prevalent there from the mid-19th century through the early 1970's. Popular tourist destinations include the cities of Copper Harbor and Houghton, and the Porcupine Mountains with Lake of the Clouds. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Copper_Country   (278 words)

Harbor Haus Bed & Breakfast Many customers discover what an excellent conductor copper can be when they pass through the copper clad restaurant doors. One of the hallmarks of the Harbor Haus is its commitment to only the freshest foods, including homegrown herbs and vegetables. This greeting to the boat and passengers symbolizes the cooperative nature of the community of Copper Harbor, and has for the past few decades. www.harborhaus.com   (721 words)

Copper Harbor Michigan - Lodging, Lake Superior, and Brockway Mountain. Copper Harbor Michigan - Lodging, Lake Superior, and Brockway Mountain. Explore the Copper Country of Michigan and experience the unique remote surroundings and diverse landscape of the Upper Peninsula. Copper Harbor Michigan has a spectacular view from Brockway Mountain. www.superiorsights.com /cities/eagleriver.html   (488 words)

MHAL - Fort Wilkins and Copper Harbor Lighthouse Visitor Information Fort Wilkins and the Copper Harbor Lighthouse are located in Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, one mile east of Copper Harbor on U.S. Admission Admission to Fort Wilkins and the Copper Harbor Lighthouse is free. Fifteen buildings at Fort Wilkins and one at Copper Harbor Lighthouse are accessible to people with a mobility impairment. www.michigan.gov /hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18604-51226--,00.html   (322 words)

Copper Harbor and Mendota Lighthouses Mandan & Lk Medora   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) Near Copper Harbor is Ft. Wilkins State Park. There's several old copper mines to explore the waste rock piles for copper, datolite and other minerals. Copper Harbor is a beautiful place to visit with lots of shops to buy all kinds of neat stuff from mineral specimans to clothing and jams- ya have to try Thimbleberry jam. pages.zdnet.com /sirp/id7.html   (275 words)

MHAL - About Fort Wilkins and Copper Harbor Lighthouse, Copper Harbor Begun in 1844 and abandoned just two years later, the fort was briefly regarrisoned in the late 1860s. Through Fort Wilkins' exhibits, audiovisual programs and living history interpretation, visitors may explore the daily routine of military service, experience with soldiers' families the hardships of frontier isolation and discover the lifeways of another era. The site also includes the Copper Harbor Lighthouse with a restored 1848 lightkeeper's dwelling, 1866 lighthouse, 1933 steel light tower and interpretive trails. www.michigan.gov /hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18604-51222--,00.html   (262 words)

Copper Harbor Off The Beaten Path Tips by KimberlyAnn - VirtualTourist.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) The only lodging is the Rock Harbor Lodge and you need to make reservations ahead of time. Eight million pounds of copper were removed from its five shafts that reached a depth of 1400 feet. This is a self-guided tour that will take you down into the first level of shaft number 1 which is at a depth of 110 feet. members.virtualtourist.com /m/3d935/c597e/6/?o=2   (779 words)

MHAL - Fort Wilkins & Copper Harbor Lighthouse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) MHAL - Fort Wilkins and Copper Harbor Lighthouse Experience what life was like for the fort's residents and for the lightkeepers at nearby Copper Harbor Lighthouse. See the 1848 keeper's dwelling, the 1866 lighthouse and the 1933 steel tower that houses the modern lighting apparatus. www.michigan.gov /hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18604---,00.html   (152 words)

The North Station gift shop Copper Harbor Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) Stop in and say hello, the next time you are in Copper Harbor. Welcome to The North Station, a unique gift shop, located at the very tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, in Michigan's U.P., in beautiful Copper Harbor, nestled on the shores of Lake Superior. Please stop in to browse next time you are in Copper Harbor, Michigan. www.thenorthstation.com   (248 words)

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