Ishpeming, Michigan: Birthplace of Organized Skiing in the U.S.

Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 46.487885, -87.674255.

Ishpeming is a historic city located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, within Marquette County. Founded in 1873, the city is bordered by West Ishpeming to the west, National Mine to the south, and Negaunee to the east. To the north lies the scenic Deer Lake.

Ishpeming is widely recognized as the birthplace of organized skiing in the United States and is home to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum. The city also features several historic landmarks, including the Ishpeming Municipal Building, which has been listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 1980. Built in the late 19th century, it stands as a symbol of the city’s rich architectural heritage.

Visitors can explore the Statue of Old Ish, a local icon, as well as other attractions like the Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, W.C. Peterson Auditorium, Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, and the Ishpeming Area Historical Society & Museum.

U.S. Route 41 runs through the city, providing easy access to events and activities, many of which are centered around Ishpeming’s strong skiing tradition.

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Ishpeming, Michigan: Birthplace of Organized Skiing in the U.S. Lat Long Coordinates Info

The latitude of Ishpeming, Michigan: Birthplace of Organized Skiing in the U.S. is 46.487885, and the longitude is -87.674255. Ishpeming, Michigan: Birthplace of Organized Skiing in the U.S. is located at United States country in the Cities place category with the gps coordinates of 46° 29' 16.3860'' N and 87° 40' 27.3180'' W.