Upper Peninsula
Houghton County, Michigan
County seat: Houghton
Houghton County covers the Keweenaw Peninsula's base, with Houghton, Hancock, Calumet and the copper mining heritage preserved at Keweenaw National Historical Park.
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Houghton
- Hancock
- Calumet
- Lake Linden
- Laurium
- Chassell
- Dollar Bay
- South Range
1 full community guide available in this county.
Attractions
- Keweenaw National Historical Park
- Quincy Mine
- Isle Royale ferry
- Michigan Technological University
Parks & Recreation
- McLain State Park
- Keweenaw National Historical Park
- Hungarian Falls
Transportation
US-41 runs through Houghton and Hancock to Copper Harbor, with M-26 along the lake and M-203 through the state park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houghton the same as Houghton Lake?
No. Houghton is a city in Houghton County in the Upper Peninsula. Houghton Lake is a lake and community in Roscommon County in the Lower Peninsula.