The History of Escanaba, Michigan

Escanaba, Michigan is a city with a lot to see. When you visit Escanaba, Michigan you will be surprised at all there is to see. Escanaba, Michigan is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Escanaba, Michigan has a population of less then l5,000 people. Escanaba, Michigan is a logging town. The area around Escanaba, Michigan was full of pine trees so the town of Escanaba, Michigan was established in the early l800's to process the pine trees. Once the trees were depleted in the area the iron industry took over so Escanaba, Michigan still flourished. Later on a second growth of pine trees were harvested in the Escanaba, Michigan area. Escanaba, Michigan became an important port for the transportation of logs and iron ore.

When you visit Escanaba, Michigan you can see the Delta County Historical Museum. The Delta County Historical Museum in Escanaba, Michigan shows how the area developed on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. You can see displays of the logging industry, railroad, shipping and the military among other things. The Delta County Historical Museum will take about a half hour to see minimum. It is a great place to go to learn about the Escanaba, Michigan area. If you would like to know more about the Delta County Historical Museum You can phone them at 906-786-3428 for more information.

Sand Point Lighthouse is in Escanaba, Michigan. The Sand Point Lighthouse is a restored lighthouse that is made to look as it did in l867. The lighthouse tower is adjoined to the lighthouse keeper's house. The Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, Michigan is furnished with furnishing from the mid 1800's. You can see a restored boat house and original boat at the Sand Point Lighthouse. There is also a Coast Guard exhibit to see at the Sand Point Lighthouse. The view at Sand Point Lighthouse is beautiful and relaxing. At the Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, Michigan you can sit and listen to the waves as they some to shore. If you would like to find out more information about the Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, Michigan you can phone them at 906-786-3763.

Escanaba, Michigan is along the north shore of Lake Michigan. Highway 2 follows the shoreline of Lake Michigan through Escanaba, Michigan. Highway 2 has some great scenery to see.

If you would to more information about Escanaba, Michigan and where you can stay and eat you can call the Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-533-4386.