Central Upper Peninsula

Exploring the History of Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula

In the Central Upper Peninsula, history is closely connected to iron, shipping, and the steady presence of Lake Superior. Towns like Marquette and Ishpeming grew from industry, but they also developed strong identities that remain today. This region offers a look at how work, water, and community came together to shape everyday life.

Central Upper Peninsula Hauntings

Join Northern Michigan History in our 5 part series as we explore the most haunted places in northern Michigan. This is our 4th installment in the series is finding ghosts in the Central Upper Peninsula. We didn’t have to go far, there are plenty of strange happenings in the Marquette area and beyond! Marquette Old City Orphanage – This Catholic orphanage was originally known as the Holy Cross Orphanage and was built in 1915. The orphanage has a long history of abuse, both physical and mental by the nuns that ran it. The orphanage last resident was in 1967 and… Read More »