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Attractions » Ghost Towns » Central

Central

Located just north of US-41 approximately 4 miles north of Phoenix. The community, now a part of the Keweenaw County Historic Society Museum Complex, was settled around the Central Mining Company in 1854.  It's population went from 1,300 in 1887 to 100 in 1905.

Self-guided walking tours are available at the Historic Society's visitor center.  Visitor Center open daily from 9 am to 5 pm early June to mid-October.