Baraga, Michigan
Baraga is a village of 1,939 people in Baraga County, Michigan, founded in 1843.
Why visit Baraga
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Assinins and Old US 41–Backwater Creek Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 5°F.
Weather in Baraga
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Baraga
Baraga is a village in Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,883 at the 2020 census. The village is named after Bishop Frederic Baraga.
From the Wikipedia article Baraga, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Assinins
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Human settlement in Baraga County, Michigan, United States of America
Old US 41–Backwater Creek Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Sand Point Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Archaeological site in Michigan, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Irene's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Breadstick, Soda, American · 1.0 mi
1203 US-41
Su-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
Baraga Drive-In
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
1156 South Superior Avenue
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
History
Baraga began with the establishment of the Holy Name Mission at this site by Rev. Frederic Baraga in 1843.
The post office opened with the name Bristol on June 29, 1869, and changed to Baraga on May 11, 1870.
In 1993, the Baraga Correctional Facility was opened in the town.
On May 30, 2022, a consortium including Finnish technology giant Wärtsilä, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and Burns & McDonnell unveiled a contract with Milwaukee-based WEC Energy's subsidiary Upper Michigan Energy Resources for a fuel testing pilot.
From the History section of Baraga, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Zeba Indian United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Baraga
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 5°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 37°F | 13°F | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 64°F | 37°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 47°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 54°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 51°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 44°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 55°F | 34°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 24°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Baraga 7Nw (6 mi away), rain and snow from Alberta Ford For Ctr, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Baraga County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-06: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- L'Anse 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Zeba 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Chassell 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Painesdale 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- South Range 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Dodgeville 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Houghton 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Dollar Bay 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Hancock 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Marquette 54 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BaragaMichiganDowntownUS41, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old US41 Bridge Baraga MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zeba Indian United Methodist Church Michigan 2020-0027, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Assinins 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS023-E-6565 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-6564 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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