Copper Harbor is a popular vacation spot that first drew explorers, and then miners, upon hearing tales of copper lying on the lakeshore. The deposits were minimal and the activity in this small community slowly dwindled.
Delaware is an authentic Copper Mine that dates back to 1847-87. Eight million pounds of copper were removed from the five shafts that reached a depth of 1400 feet with ten various levels. Visitors can travel to the first level of 110 feet. Veins of pure copper exposed in the walls of the mine along with other geologic points of interest can be seen.
Fort Wilkins, located on Lake Superior, was once an active U.S Army post built to keep the peace in Michigan's Copper Country.
What began in 1844, and abandoned two years later, provides a well-preserved example of mid-19th century army life. Nineteen buildings survive, 12 of them original structures dating from the 1840s.
The site also includes the Copper Harbor Lighthouse Complex with a restored 1848 lightkeeper's dwelling, 1866 lighthouse, 1933 steel light tower and interpretive trails.
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