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Marquette County, Michigan

County seat: Marquette

Marquette County is the Upper Peninsula's largest county by population outside the Sault, with Marquette, Ishpeming, Negaunee and iron mining heritage.

Cities, Towns & Communities

  • Marquette
  • Ishpeming
  • Negaunee
  • Gwinn
  • K.I. Sawyer
  • Harvey
  • Skandia
  • Big Bay

1 full community guide available in this county.

Attractions

  • Presque Isle Park
  • Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Iron Ore Heritage Trail
  • Marquette's Lower Harbor

Parks & Recreation

  • Presque Isle Park
  • Van Riper State Park
  • Little Presque Isle
  • Sugarloaf Mountain

Transportation

US-41 and M-28 meet at Marquette, with M-35 running south along Lake Michigan and Sawyer International Airport inland.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marquette in the Upper Peninsula?

Yes. Marquette is the Marquette County seat on Lake Superior and the largest city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

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