Michigan Counties - Baraga County

Baraga County was named after Father Frederic Baraga. He was
the Bishop of northern Michigan in 1853, with his headquarters
in Sault Saint Marie. Father Baraga built a Roman Catholic Mission
at Assinins where he spent 10 years educating Indians in their
native tongue.

Lumbering and lumber products provide most of today's income for
Baraga's residents. Michigan Tech's modern Alberta Saw Mill is
located near L'Anse.

Baraga County is a recreational county with its rugged coastlines,
virgin hardwoods, old mines, and numerous historical locations.
Rentalist and sportsmen accommodations cater to visitors in all seasons.

COUNTY STATISTICS

County Seat: L’Anse

Size: 901 Square Miles

Elevation: 600-1800 Feet

Physiography: Lake Border Plains, Highlands, upland plains, hilly uplands

Growing Season: 70-110 days

Annual Precipitation: 31-35 inches

Average Snowfall: 120-180 inches

Forest Type: Aspen-Birch, Maple-Hemlock, Spruce-Fir, Pine-Oak

Fall Colors: Late September

CITIES WITHIN

Baraga (49908) - Covington (49919) - Keweenaw Bay (49908)
L'Anse (49946) - Pelkie (49958) - Skanee (49962) - Watton

SURROUNDING COUNTIES

Houghton - Marquette - Iron

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

Clerk 906-524-6183

Commissioners 906-524-6229

Prosecuting Attorney 906-524-5440

Sheriff 906-524-6177

Treasurer 906-524-7773

Baraga County Government

Chamber of Commerce

Click Here
To Add or Expand Your Free Business Listing.

Haven't found what you're looking for?

Home Page	Arts and Entertainment	Business	Education
Health and Beauty	Media	Recreation and Sports	Reference
Relocation Services	Shopping	Society and Cultures	Travel