Marquette, Michigan
Location of Marquette within Marquette County, Michigan
Coordinates: 46°32′47″N 87°24′24″W / 46.54639, -87.40667
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Marquette
Government
- Type	Commission-Manager
- Mayor	Tom Tourville
- City Manager	Judy Akkala
Area
- City	19. Marquette County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 64634 Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. The boundaries of the 83 counties in the US state of Michigan have not changed substantially since 1897. Marquette County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 64634 In the council-manager form of government an elected city council (typically between five and 11 people is responsible for making Policy, passing Ordinances voting Appropriations A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government A city manager is an official appointed as the administrative manager of a City, in a council-manager form of city government Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status 4 sq mi (50. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 2 km²)
- Land	11. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 sq mi (29. 6 km²)
- Water	8. 0 sq mi (20. 6 km²)
Elevation	666 ft (203 m)
Population (2000)
- City	19,661
- Density	1,723. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9/sq mi (665. 3/km²)
- Metro	64,634
Time zone	EST (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	49855
Area code(s)	906
FIPS code	26-51900[1]
GNIS feature ID	0631600[2]
Website: http://www.mqtcty.org

Marquette is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 906 is the Telephone Area code for the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan, including the following cities Marquette Michigan Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 19,661, with the a 2006 population estimate of 20,488. It is the county seat of Marquette County^[3]. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Marquette County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 64634 Marquette is a major port on Lake Superior, primarily for shipping iron ore, and is the home of Northern Michigan University. Lake Superior is the largest of the five Great Lakes of North America. Iron ores are rocks and Minerals from which Metallic Iron can be economically extracted Northern Michigan University is a four-year Public university established in 1899 located in Marquette, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is the largest city of the Upper Peninsula. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is the northern of the two major land masses that comprise the U The city of Marquette averages about 144 inches of snow per year, making it the second snowiest city in the contiguous United States among those cities large enough to be reported. The term continental United States refers to the 48 contiguous states located on the North American continent south of the border with Canada plus the District ^[4]

History

The village of Marquette began on September 14, 1849, with the formation of the Marquette Iron Company. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 1849 ( MDCCCXLIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Three men participated in organizing the firm: Robert J. Graveraet, who had prospected the region for ore; Edward Clark, agent for Waterman A. Fisher of Worcester, Massachusetts, who financed the company, and Amos Rogers Harlow. Worcester (ˈwʊstɚ is a City in the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America. The village was at first called New Worcester, with Harlow as the first postmaster. On August 21, 1850, the name was changed to honor Jacques Marquette, the French Jesuit missionary who had explored the region. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. For the game see 1850 (board game. 1850 ( MDCCCL) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link Father Jacques Marquette ( June 1, 1637 &ndash May 18, 1675) was a French Missionary who founded Michigan A second post office, named Carp River, was opened on October 13, 1851 by Peter White, who had come there with Graveraet at age 18. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees 1851 ( MDCCCLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year Harlow closed his post office in August 1852. The Marquette Iron Company failed, while its successor, the Cleveland Iron Mining Company flourished and had the village platted in 1854. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc is a Cleveland Ohio business firm that specializes in the mining and Beneficiation of Iron ore. A plat consists of a Map, drawn to scale showing the divisions of a piece of land The plat was recorded by Peter White. White's office was renamed as Marquette in April 1856, and the village was incorporated in 1859. It incorporated as a city in 1871. ^[5]

Front Street around 1909, The Marquette County Savings Bank Building clocktower in the background still stands today

Marquette has always been a shipping port for hematite ores and now enriched iron ore pellets from nearby mines and pelletizing plants. Hematite, also spelt hæmatite, is the Mineral form of Iron(III oxide (Fe2O3 one of several Iron oxides Iron ores are rocks and Minerals from which Metallic Iron can be economically extracted The city includes several small islands (principally Middle Island, Gull Island, Lover's Island, Presque Isle Pt. Rocks, White Rocks, Ripley Rock, and Picnic Rocks) in Lake Superior. The Marquette Underwater Preserve lies immediately offshore. The Marquette Underwater Preserve was established in 1990 to promote conservation of the submerged historical resources in Lake Superior near Marquette Michigan. A regional medical center, Marquette General Hospital, serving much of the Upper Peninsula is located in the city. Marquette General Hospital is a Hospital and regional medical center located in Marquette Michigan and serving the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is the northern of the two major land masses that comprise the U Marquette Mountain, used for skiing, is located in the city, as is the majority of the land of Marquette Branch Prison. Marquette Mountain is a winter sports area for Skiing and Snow boarding, located a few miles south of Marquette Michigan, the major city in the state's Snow skiing is a group of sports utilizing Skis as primary equipment Trowbridge Park (an unincorporated part of Marquette Township) is located to the west, and Marquette Township to the northwest of the city. Trowbridge Park is an Unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan bordering on Marquette. Marquette Township is a Charter township of Marquette County in the U

Marquette is home to the largest man-made wooden dome in the world, the Superior Dome. The Superior Dome or Yooper Dome, which opened as the world’s largest wooden Dome on September 14, 1991, is a domed Stadium (The second largest, located in Japan, is just one square foot smaller. ) During Football season, the Dome is used primarily for football on its artificial turf field. Northern Michigan University holds its home football games in the Dome as does the Michigan High School Athletic Association with the upper peninsula's High School football playoffs. The dome also hosts numerous private and public events which draw in thousands from around the region.

South of the city, K.I. Sawyer AFB, was an important Air Force installation during the Cold War, host to B-52H bombers and KC-135 tankers of the Strategic Air Command, as well as a fighter interceptor squadron. K I Sawyer Air Force Base is a decommissioned US Air Force base in Marquette County, Michigan, south of the city of Marquette. Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The Strategic Air Command (SAC was both a major command and a "specified command" in the U The base closed in September 1995, and is now home to the county's Sawyer International Airport. Sawyer International Airport is a public Airport located 17 miles (27 km south of the Central business district of Marquette, a city in Marquette

In 2004, President George W. Bush made a campaign stop in Marquette, becoming the first sitting U. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. S. president to visit Michigan's Upper Peninsula since William H. Taft in 1911. William Howard Taft (September 15 1857 – March 8 1930 was an American politician, the twenty-seventh President of the United States, the tenth Chief Justice

The Roman Catholic Bishop Frederic Baraga is buried at St. Peter's Cathedral, which is the center for the Diocese of Marquette. Frederic Baraga, Servant of God (June 29 1797 – January 19 1868 was a Slovenian American Roman Catholic Missionary, Bishop, and Grammarian St Peter Cathedral is a large Roman Catholic church located in Marquette Michigan, on Baraga Street the mother church of the Diocese of Marquette. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette is a Suffragan diocese of the Roman rite, encompassing all of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in the Ecclesiastical

Marquette is the sister city of Kajaani, Finland and Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan. History Kajaani was founded in 1651 as one of the Finnish cities founded by the Governor General of Finland Per Brahe. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 2008 the city has an estimated Population of 117557 and the density of 303 persons For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. (Formerly Yokaichi, Japan. was a city located in Shiga, Japan. On 11 February 2005, it merged with Eigenji, Gokashō, Aitō, and )

Postal and philatelic history

In addition to the Marquette #1 Post Office there is the "Northern Michigan University Bookstore Contract Station #384". ^[6]

The first day of issue of a postal card showing Bishop Frederic Baraga took place in Marquette on 29 June 1984, and that of the Wonders of America Lake Superior stamp on May 27, 2006. The first day of issue is the day on which a Postage stamp, Postal card or Stamped envelope is put on sale within the country or territory of the A postcard or post card is a rectangular piece of thick Paper or thin cardboard intended for writing and mailing without an Envelope and Frederic Baraga, Servant of God (June 29 1797 – January 19 1868 was a Slovenian American Roman Catholic Missionary, Bishop, and Grammarian Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar)

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 4 square miles (50. 2 km²), of which, 11. 4 square miles (29. 6 km²) of it is land and 8. 0 square miles (20. 6 km²) of it (41. 09%) is water. ^[1]

Demographics

As of 2005, there were 20,714 people, 8,071 households, and 4,067 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,723. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9 per square mile (665. 3/km²). There were 8,429 housing units at an average density of 739. 1/sq mi (285. 2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95% White, 0. 8% African American, 1. 7% Native American, 0. 8% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 0. 22% from other races, and 1. 33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0. 77% of the population. 15. 5% were of German, 12. The German people (Deutsche are an Ethnic group, in the sense of sharing a common German culture, descent and speaking the German language as 6% Finnish, 8. The terms Finns and Finnish people ( Finnish: suomalaiset, Swedish: finländare) are used in English to 9% French, 8. Legal residents and citizens To be French according to the first article of the Constitution is to be a citizen of France regardless of one's origin race or religion ( 5% English, 8. The English people (from the adjective in Englisc) are a Nation and Ethnic group native to England who predominantly speak English 2% Irish, 6. The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate 8% Italian and 6. The' Italian people' are a Southern European Ethnic group located primarily in Italy, Switzerland, France and by virtue of a wide-ranging 7% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 8,071 households out of which 23. 0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37. 2% were married couples living together, 10. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49. 6% were non-families. 37. 0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11. 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 13 and the average family size was 2. 81.

In the city the population was spread out with 16. 8% under the age of 18, 25. 9% from 18 to 24, 23. 8% from 25 to 44, 19. 7% from 45 to 64, and 13. 8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 94. 4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92. 4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was US$29,918, and the median income for a family was US$48,120. Males had a median income of US$34,107 versus US$24,549 for females. The per capita income for the city was US$17,787. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 7. 2% of families and 17. 0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 3% of those under age 18 and 5. 1% of those age 65 or over.

Business

In addition to Northern Michigan University, the largest employers in Marquette are the Marquette School System, Marquette General Hospital (which is the only Level 2 Trauma center in the Upper Peninsula), the Michigan State Prison, Pioneer Surgical, Charter Communications and The Mining Journal. Northern Michigan University is a four-year Public university established in 1899 located in Marquette, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is the northern of the two major land masses that comprise the U Pioneer Surgical Technology, based in Marquette Michigan, is Michigan 's largest private Medical technology company. Charter Communications is an American company providing Cable television, High-speed Internet, and telephone services to more than 5

Marquette in fiction

Robert Traver (John Voelker) set his novels Anatomy of a Murder (1958) and Laughing Whitefish (1965) in Marquette. John D Voelker ( June 19, 1903 &ndash March 19, 1991) better known by his Pen name Robert Traver, was an Attorney Anatomy of a Murder is an American Trial court Drama film directed by Otto Preminger and written by Wendell Mayes based The film version of Anatomy of a Murder, dramatizing an incident that happened in the area, was partly filmed in Marquette and Big Bay. Anatomy of a Murder is an American Trial court Drama film directed by Otto Preminger and written by Wendell Mayes based Big Bay is an Unincorporated community in Marquette County of the U However much of it was filmed in the Marquette County Courthouse. Marquette County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 64634 Danny and the Boys (1951) is a collection of short stories set in and around Marquette.

Philip Caputo set his novel Indian Country (1987) in the Upper Peninsula and several scenes depict Marquette. Philip Caputo (born June 10 1941) is an American Author and Journalist. The Indian Territory, also known as The Indian Country, The Indian territory or the Indian territories, was land set aside within the United States

Jim Harrison's novel True North (2005) tells about a Marquette family whose wealth is based on exploiting Upper Peninsula timber. James 'Jim' Harrison (born December 11, 1937) is an American author known for his poetry fiction essays reviews and writings about food noted by the Chinese Polymath Shen Kuo in the 11th century and possibly the egyptians over 6 millenia ago

A large portion of the acclaimed graphic novel Blankets by Craig Thompson takes place in Marquette. A Blankets is a 600-page Black-and-white Graphic novel by Craig Thompson, published in 2003 by Top Shelf Productions. Craig Matthew Thompson (b September 21, 1975 in Traverse City, Michigan) is a Graphic novelist best known for his 2003 work

Marquette was the site of many key events in the investigation of a murder in Dave Distel's The Sweater Letter, a true story of a murder that occurred near Ontonagan.

Parks, sports and recreation

The city of Marquette is home to a number of parks and recreational facilities which are used by city and county residents. Presque Isle Park is Marquette's most-popular park located on the north side of the city. It includes 323 acres (131 hectares) of mostly forested land and juts out into Lake Superior. Amenities include a wooden bandshell for concerts, a park pavilion, a gazebo, a marina, a concession stand, picnic tables, barbecue pits, walking/skiing trails, playground facilities, Moosewood Nature Center, and Shiras Pool.

Lake Superior shore at Presque Isle Park in winter

The city has two popular beaches, South Beach Park and McCarty's Cove. Beaches (also known as Forever Friends) is a 1988 Academy Award -nominated movie adapted by Mary Agnes Donoghue from the McCarty's Cove, flanked by the red U. S. Coast Guard Station lighthouse on its south shore, serves as a reprieve from hot summer days, where city and county residents alike take advantage of the cool, but tolerable, water temperatures and the cooling effects of the lake-generated sea breeze. A sea-breeze (or onshore breeze) is a Wind from the sea that develops over land near coasts Both beaches have picnic areas, grills, children's playgrounds, and lifeguard stands.

Other parks include Tourist Park, Founder's Landing, LaBonte Park, Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Park Cemetery, Shiras Park, Williams Park, Harlow Park, Pocket Park, Spring Street Park, and Father Marquette Park.

There are also numerous other recreational facilities located within the city. Lakeview Arena is mostly known for its use as an ice hockey facility, but it also hosts a number of public events. Lakeview Arena is a 3100 seat multi-purpose arena located in Marquette Michigan. A skateboard park is located just outside of the arena and open during the summer. Lakeview Arena is home to the Marquette Electricians, the Marquette Redmen high school, and the new Marquette Rangers hockey teams. In 1974, the arena replaced the historic Palestra, which had been located a few blocks away. Palestra The Marquette was a 4000 - 5000 seat arena was originally built in 1904 in Laurium Michigan and purchased by the Palestra Co

Marquette also has an extensive network of biking and walking paths throughout the city. The city has been gradually expanding the paths throughout the years and has been promoting itself as a walkable and livable community. Cross Country ski trails are also located at Presque Isle Park and the Fit Strip.

Camping facilities are located at Tourist Park.

Live theatrical productions are provided through Northern Michigan University's Forest Roberts Theatre and Black Box Theatre, Marquette High School's Kaufman Auditorium and Lake Superior Theatre, a semi-professional summer stock theatre.

The combination of hilly terrain (a 600 foot vertical difference from top to bottom) and large area snow falls makes downhill skiing a reality on the edge of town. The downhill is an Alpine skiing discipline The rules for the downhill were originally developed by Sir Arnold Lunn for the 1921 British National Ski Championships ^[7]

Transportation

Marquette is served by Sawyer International Airport with trips to Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. Sawyer International Airport is a public Airport located 17 miles (27 km south of the Central business district of Marquette, a city in Marquette Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.

Marquette has a bus system called the "MarqTran" that runs through the city and also to nearby places (such as Sawyer International Airport and Ishpeming). MarqTran is a public Bus system operated out of Marquette Michigan, USA. Ishpeming (pron ˈɪʃpəˌmiŋ is a city in Marquette County in the Upper Peninsula of the U

Highways

	U.S. 41 is a scenic route northwest to the Keweenaw Peninsula and southeast to Escanaba. US Route 41 is a north-south United States Highway that runs from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Miami Florida. Keweenaw Peninsula (ˈkiːwənɔː roughly KEY-win-awe is the most northern part of Michigan 's Upper Peninsula. Escanaba is a city in the US state of Michigan, located on the state's Upper Peninsula.
	M-28 travels west to Wisconsin and east to Sault Sainte Marie. M-28 is an east–west state trunkline highway that almost completely traverses the Upper Peninsula in the U Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States Sault Ste Marie (ˌsuːseɪntməˈriː is the oldest city in both the state of Michigan and in the entire
	M-35 provides an alternate route to the Escanaba area. M-35 is a state trunkline highway in the Upper Peninsula (UP of the U
	M-553 provides a direct connection to Sawyer International Airport. M-553 is a north-south state trunkline highway in the Upper Peninsula of the U Sawyer International Airport is a public Airport located 17 miles (27 km south of the Central business district of Marquette, a city in Marquette

Museums, galleries, lighthouses

The Marquette Maritime Museum is located along the Lake Superior shoreline near the U. S. Coast Guard Station. The museum is open during the summer season and offers an extensive collection of maritime artifacts involving the maritime history of Marquette. Tours of the historic Marquette Harbor Lighthouse are also available^[8]; and just to the west of Marquette, the Big Bay Point Light is operated as a bed and breakfast, which offers a unique experience. The Marquette Harbor Light is located on Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan, a part of the Upper Peninsula. The Big Bay Point Light is a Lighthouse which stands on a tall bluff over rocky point halfway between Marquette and the Keweenaw Portage Entry in the Bed and breakfast, also known as B&B, is a term originating in the United Kingdom, but now also used all over the world for an establishment that offers accommodation

The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum is located along Baraga Avenue. Those familiar with Marquette's past will recognize the former Bunny Bread sign that is located on the outside of the building. The museum features hands-on exhibits for children to learn and have fun doing so. The museum is open year-round. ^[9]

The Marquette County History Museum is located along Front Street in the downtown district. The museum features many exhibits and artifacts of Marquette County's past. The museum includes a library and gift shop and is open year-round. ^[10]

The DeVos Art Museum is the art museum at Northern Michigan University. ^[11]

The Oasis Gallery for Contemporary Art is an ongoing project of the Marquette Arts Council. ^[12]

Climate

Education

Public schools

• Marquette Senior High School Redmen and Redettes
• Bothwell Middle School Scots
• Graveraet Intermediate School Comets
• Cherry Creek Elementary School Panthers
• Sandy Knoll Elementary School Explorers
• Superior Hills Elementary School huskies
• Vandenboom Elementary School
• North Star Academy

Private schools

• Father Marquette Elementary School Golden Eagles
• Father Marquette Middle School Eagles
• Crossroads Christian Academy

Colleges

• Northern Michigan University Wildcats

Media

Multiple media outlets provide local coverage of the Marquette area. Father Jacques Marquette ( June 1, 1637 &ndash May 18, 1675) was a French Missionary who founded Michigan Northern Michigan University is a four-year Public university established in 1899 located in Marquette, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

• Newspaper: The Mining Journal and the Iron County Reporter
• Television: WLUC-TV, WBUP-TV, WMQF-TV and WNMU-TV
• Radio: WNMU-FM, WHWL-FM, WUPK-FM, and WFXD-FM

Suburbs of Marquette

• Harvey
• Trowbridge Park
• Marquette Township

Festivals and events

• Art on the Rocks - An art festival at Presque Isle Park
• Hiawatha Music Festival Traditional Music Festival at Tourist Park (30th Annual 18-20 July 2008)
• Marquette's 4th of July Celebration ^[13]
• Superior Bike Fest ^[14]
• Ore to Shore Mountain Bike race. WLUC-TV is the NBC station in Marquette Michigan. It broadcasts on channel 6 from studios in the nearby city of Negaunee. WBUP (Channel 10 is a Television station licensed to Ishpeming Michigan and serving Marquette and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan WNMU Channel 13 in Marquette Michigan is the PBS member station serving Michigan's Upper Peninsula. WNMU-FM is a radio station in the United States, broadcasting at FM 90 The Gospel Opportunities Radio Network is a group of Non-commercial FM radio stations based in Marquette, Michigan. WUPK (941 FM and WIMK (931 FM The Bear (formerly "K-Rock" are a pair of Radio stations broadcasting a Mainstream rock format WFXD (1033 FM is a Radio station broadcasting a Country music format in Marquette Michigan. Harvey is an Unincorporated community known in the early years as "Harvey Location" in Marquette County, Michigan, United States. Trowbridge Park is an Unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan bordering on Marquette. Marquette Township is a Charter township of Marquette County in the U The Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival in Marquette Michigan is held each year during the next-to-last full weekend in July and features traditional, acoustic
• Exchange Club International Food Fest
• Seafood Fest
• Up 200 Dog Sled Race ^[15]
• Noquemanon Ski Marathon ^[16]
• Marquette Area Blues Fest ^[17]

See also

• Big Bay Point Light
• Shipwrecks of the 1913 Great Lakes storm

Notes

External links

• City of Marquette
• National Weather Service WFO Marquette, Michigan
• Marquette, Michigan at the Open Directory Project

• Marquette, Michigan is at coordinates 46°32′36″N 87°23′36″W / 46.5432, -87.3933 (Marquette, Michigan)Coordinates: 46°32′36″N 87°23′36″W / 46.5432, -87.3933 (Marquette, Michigan)