Ishpeming’s history is rooted in the discovery of Iron Ore during the 1840s. The city was built to support mining, and much of that past is still visible today.

 

Ishpeming is currently home to roughly 6,000 residents. The city offers a variety of options for shopping, restaurants, events, and recreation.

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NEIGHBORHOODS

The various neighborhoods which make up the city vary in age and style. Historic homes, some more than 100 years old, boast their legacy with their Victorian splendor. Other homes are more modern and welcoming just the same. The neighborhoods are woven together by bike paths and sidewalks and offer amenities of living in a small city as well as access to nature, lakes, and trails. 

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SCHOOLS

Our District strives for excellence in education by:

• Maintaining small class sizes

• Offering a variety of academic options, including AP and College classes

• Offering One-to-one technology in classrooms

• Competitive sports teams

• Free elementary and middle school breakfast and lunch

• Free before and after school program at Birchview Elementary

• Tuition based pre-school

• High School Seniors are awarded approximately $400,000 in scholarships annually

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SMALL CITY AMENITIES

• Bell Memorial Hospital

• Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library

• Downtown shops and restaurants

• Local gyms and fitness centers

• Senior Center

• Active Service Clubs

• Fifteen churches or places of worship

• Public transportation to and from Marquette

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TRAILS

Whether you enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing, biking, running, or driving an ATV or snowmobile- Ishpeming has more than 100 miles of trails. 

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