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  Marquette County, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marquette County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan.
In the county the population was spread out with 21.40% under the age of 18, 13.60% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older.
The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services.
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 State of Superior Cuisine: Yooper Food: Marquette County
Like much of the Upper Peninsula, Marquette County's history begins with the Indian population, which spread throughout the area, then includes the exploration and settlement of French missionaries and fur traders, but reaches its peak in the mining industry.
Marquette County was carved out of Houghton and Chippewa counties in 1843, and named for the Jesuit Father Marquette (1637-1675), an early explorer of the Great Lakes region, particularly Lake Superior and the Mississippi River.
The Marquette Iron Range still had millions of tons of the leaner ores, but some method was needed to make the ore useful in the blast furnaces and marketable to steel companies.
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 ATSDR - Health Consultation - Pellestar Limited, Negaunee Township, Marquette County, Michigan
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has asked the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) to evaluate the health risks associated with the Pellestar Limited property as part of its Brownfields Redevelopment Assessment (BFRA) of the property.
The Pellestar Limited property is located at 1201 County Road 492 in Negaunee Township, Marquette County, Michigan, east of the city of Negaunee and southwest of the city of Marquette (Figure 1).
Marquette County and Negaunee Township governments are planning to make the area surrounding the property into a large industrial park.
www.atsdr.cdc.gov /HAC/PHA/pellestar/pel_p1.html   (3898 words)

  
 Ramada Inn Marquette County - Tourist Attractions in Marquette Michigan
Marquette County Historical Museum- The museum traces the history of the county from prehistoric copper culture to contemporary times.
Marquette Mountain Ski Hill- Marquette Mountain is the premier ski area for Marquette County.
Peter's Cathedral- The seat of the Diocese of Marquette, the church was built in 1888 and burned in 1935 and was rebuilt in 1939, constructed of locally quarried sandstone.
www.ramadamarquette.com /attractions.asp   (936 words)

  
 Ordinances
The County shall maintain a master map of all Highways under the jurisdiction of the Road Commission, upon which shall be indicated those Highways and parts or sections thereof upon which the operation of ORVs is permitted and prohibited pursuant to this Ordinance.
The County shall update the master map once annually, between January 1 and March 31 of each year, to incorporate any changes in the designation of any Highways, or parts or sections thereof, upon which the operation of ORVs is permitted or prohibited pursuant to this Ordinance.
I, Connie M. Branam, Clerk of the County of Marquette, do hereby certify that this is a trueand correct copy of the Ordinance duly adopted by the Marquette County Board of Commissionerson the 20th day of April, 2004.
www.countryvillageresort.com /html/ordinances.html   (1497 words)

  
 Marquette County Community Information System   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Marquette County, named in honor of the Jesuit priest and explorer Jacques Maquette, lies in the rich iorn-ore district of the north-central Upper Peninsula.
To the east are Delta and Alger Counties, to the south Dickenson and Menominee, to the west Iron and Baraga.
Marquette County was not formally organized, however, until April 4, 1848.
www.mqtinfo.org   (129 words)

  
 Miscellaneous Marquette County, Michigan Obituaries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
She was born on September 25, 1911 in Marquette to Helmer and Adelfina (Kunttila) Koskela and lived In this area all her life.
She was born December 30, 1921 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Oscar and Ida Belle (Steen) Hoppe, and was raised in Marquette.
He was born November 20, 1918 in Marquette, a son of the late Matti and Hilja (Tastula) Pellinen, was raised in Marquette, and remained a lifelong resident.
www.obitcentral.com /obitsearch/obits/mi/mi-marquette9.htm   (7312 words)

  
 America's Most Livable: Marquette, MI
Marquette City boasts brand name and boutique shopping, numerous museums and arts galleries, safe and friendly neighborhoods and a “can-do” spirit that draws people together and creates an electric urban sensibility in a small-town setting.
In 2003, Marquette County was honored with the All-America County award, which celebrates the community’s aggressive efforts to leverage its unique assets and strengths and its creative approaches to community building and economic development.
Marquette County is a place where residents have a sense of control over their lives that isn’t dictated by rush hour traffic, fear of crime, or isolation from their neighbors.
www.mostlivable.org /cities/marquette/home.html   (362 words)

  
 Marquette Underwater Preserve
Marquette, Michigan has been a major shipping port on Lake Superior since the discovery of iron ore in 1844.
The schooner was upbound for Marquette with a cargo of coal when it went aground on a rocky bottom in 12 feet of water.
On the morning of May 3, 1976, a resident of Marquette's lakeshore reported to the police department that she could see two men standing on the tail section of an airplane afloat in the lake near Presque Isle.
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 MARQUETTE COUNTY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
"The county poor house and farm are located within the limits of Marquette City.
The total amount expended during the year in the care and support of the poor was $23,912.44.
There was one legitimate and one illegitimate birth and eight deaths reported for 1881: The number of persons who received out-door relief was 1,043 poor, 1 insane, 1 deaf and dumb and one in the Michigan Retreat.
www.poorhousestory.com /MICH_Marquette_Historical.htm   (133 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Marquette County, Mich.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
Michigan state house of representatives from Marquette County, 1873-74; resigned 1874; member of
Michigan state house of representatives from Marquette County, 1883-84.
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 Marquette County, Michigan - InfoMI.com
Marquette County is located along the southern shores of Lake Superior in Michigan’s central Upper Peninsula.
It was named after Father Marquette, the famous Jesuit missionary who came here during the late 1600’s.
Today, iron ore is still mined here, a major contributor to the area’s economy: Giant ore ships load from railroad cars on the north side of Marquette, the county seat.
www.infomi.com /county/marquette   (187 words)

  
 Marquette Real Estate of houses and Homes For Sale in Marquette County, Michigan
Since Lake Superior establishes the northern boundary of Marquette County, all sorts of water adventures, including sailing, diving, fishing, swimming, and charter fishing excursions, are available for locals and tourists to enjoy.
Schools in Marquette are excellent and offer a wide range of programs to serve the needs of the town’s diverse population.
Marquette is also known as a rich iron ore district.
www.marquette-realestate.com   (717 words)

  
 Muskegon County, Michigan
It is comprised of civic leaders and representatives from medical, public health, mental health/substance abuse, faith-based and consumer groups of Marquette County, Michigan.
Eligibility is determined by the Michigan Family Independence Agency (state welfare agency), and the program is administrated by the Medical Care Access Coalition for all 15 counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The Michigan Primary Health Care Profile of Michigan Data Book 2002 records that 7,465 of Marquette County’s 64,634 residents lack state or private healthcare coverage.
www.cjaonline.net /Communities/MI_Marquette.htm   (1043 words)

  
 Bridges By County: Michigan - Marquette County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This spectacular bridge is not only impressive to the eye, it is also a rare example of a railroad truss bridge with pinned connections.
This is the oldest and largest of the Monroe County pony trusses, and retains original pole guardrails.
This is a classic example of a 1930s concrete and steel beam bridge that carries a lot of truck traffic.
www.historicbridges.org /b_c_mi_monroe.htm   (374 words)

  
 1997 Marquette County, Michigan Queries
She may still be in the Marquette area as I believe she taught nursing at the University there.
They were married in Grand Traverse county in 1888 and were recorded in Marquette in the 1900 census.
They both lived in Flint since 1923 but no marriage record there in the county of Genesee Co. So if anyone who could be related to Elvera that is from the Marquette Co. area please E-Mail me. Her parents names are Lend CARLSON and Augusta ANDERSON.
www.geocities.com /Heartland/Plains/5666/Marviewqry.html   (2840 words)

  
 La Leche League of Marquette County, Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
LLL of Marquette County meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding.
The La Leche League International mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother.
www.lllusa.org /web/MarquetteCoMI.html   (218 words)

  
 Marquette County Airport Marquette, Michigan (Airports)
Marquette County Airport serves Marquette and Marquette County and is owned by Marquette County.
The facility is at an elevation of 1419 feet at a distance of about 7 miles from Marquette.
Nearby accommodations include Ramada Inn, Holiday Inn of Marquette, Comfort Suites Marquette, Days Inn Marquette Mi, Travelodge Marquette, and Landmark Inn, within about 10 miles of the facilities.
www.ohwy.com /mi/m/mqt.htm   (124 words)

  
 Digital Marquette County, Michigan maps and map.
Marquette County Map, Maps of Marquette County and all Michigan County Maps.
Our map of Marquette County is fully editable, logically layered (View Layer Directory), and royalty free.
Every county map is available, but we may not yet have your county of interest completed.
www.creativeforce.com /county_maps/county_maps.asp?ID=1278   (224 words)

  
 Michigan Geographic Framework: Marquette County
The geographic structure and attributes of this Marquette County framework data set was created based on the 1994 U.S. Census Bureau based TIGER line files as well as the Michigan DNR created MIRIS file (a computerized map digitized from USGS topo maps in the 1970s).
Michigan Dept. of Transportation ACT51 maps through 1999 (ACT51 maps are annually updated maps created by the MDOT for the purpose of allocating federal highway funds.)
No warranty, expressed or implied is made and no liability is assumed by the State of Michigan in general or the Michigan Center for Geographic Information in specific as to the accuracy or usability of this data.
www.mcgi.state.mi.us /mgdl/framework/metadata/Marquette.html   (787 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Marquette, Michigan (MI) (Marquette County) - (city) - Facts and Information
Marquette co., N Mich., Upper Peninsula, 140 mi/225 km W of Sault Sainte Marie, on L. Superior; 46°32'N 87°24'W. Once an iron ore shipping port, it is now a shipping center for a lumber, cattle, and resort region.
Marquette Co. Airport to W. A branch of the state prison is also here.
Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
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 Marquette Country
Marquette Area Blues Festival in Marquette's Magnificent Downtown Lower Harbor Park.
The marquette Commons will be the site for the Milk Moustache Mobile and the exciting "Got Milk" campagin.
Marquette County Fair for more information call 906-249-4111.
www.marquettecountry.org   (2587 words)

  
 Marquette County Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Marquette County, Michigan
Marquette County Homes for Sale and Real Estate
Then contact any of the Michigan Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Michigan area home.
Click on the Marquette cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Marquette County:
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/MI/County/MARQUETTE   (240 words)

  
 Marquette Homes & Real Estate for Sale in Marquette County, Michigan
Thank you for coming to view Michigan property, real estate listings, real estate, homes and houses for sale in Marquette and other areas throughout Marquette County, Michigan.
Irving J. Krellwitz is a local community expert, specializing in Marquette, Michigan.
All Michigan real estate assistance will be provided to you in order for you to search, find and buy, purchase your dream home, house, property, real estate in Marquette and other areas in Marquette County, Michigan.
www.marquette-realestate.com /act-Michigan-Marquette.htm   (226 words)

  
 Medical Care Access Coalition
Attendees to the committee’s meetings began to investigate the issue of lack of access to primary health care for many of the citizens of Marquette County.
Out of these early meetings, the church realized that there was indeed a population of citizens that had little or no access to basic medical care.
Early on, MCAC was mentored by the Buncombe County Medical Society (BCMS), whose volunteer physician program was already providing free access to care for North Carolina citizens.
www.upmcac.org /whoweare.htm   (484 words)

  
 Marquette Real Estate Agents, Marquette Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Marquette
HomeGain provides Marquette, Michigan real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Marquette realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Marquette real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Marquette home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Marquette real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
Cuando se registre para encontrar un agente de bienes raices en Marquette, simplemente indique que necesita un agente que habla Español.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/MI/marquette.html   (455 words)

  
 IMAGES of Marquette County, Michigan 2006 Edition
With galleries liberally sprinkled around the county, it’s no surprise Marquette was recently spotlighted in The 100 Best Art Towns in America, a book by John Villani that identifies communities under 100,000 population that strongly support visual and performing arts.
The independent school district that was chartered by Northern Michigan University in 1997 is now situated in a new building on Wright Street in Marquette.
By earning such status, the city received a $200,000 Michigan Main Street grant to be spent in assistance and training to revitalize its downtown.
www.imagesmarquette.com   (353 words)

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