Hurontown, Michigan
Hurontown is a community of 134 people in Houghton County, Michigan.
Why visit Hurontown
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 51 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Portage Lake Lift Bridge, Michigan Technological University, Seaman Mineral Museum and Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; February lows average 9°F.
Weather in Hurontown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hurontown
Hurontown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is located immediately south of the city of Houghton. The CDP had a population of 244 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hurontown, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Michigan Technological University
School · 1.4 mi
University in Houghton, Michigan
Museums and landmarks22
College Club House and Gymnasium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
NRHP-listed building in Michigan
Douglass House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
NRHP-listed building in Houghton County, Michigan
East Hancock
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Hancock, Michigan
Houghton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
NRHP-listed courthouse in Michigan
John J. Michels House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Keweenaw National Historical Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
U.S. national park in Michigan
Lieblein House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Former home and university building in Hancock, Michigan
Old Hancock Central High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
University building in Hancock, Michigan
Quincy Mine
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Copper-mining company
Quincy Mine No. 2 Shaft Hoist House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Hurontown Recreation Area
Park
This township-owned park has a fenced softball diamond, backstop and dugouts, 2 tennis courts, a large soccer field and handicapped...
19890 Fredrick Street, Houghton
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes51
Nutini's Supper Club
Bar and pub · Coffee Shop, Pizza, Pancake, Sandwich, Italian, Steak House, Mexican · 1.3 mi
321 Quincy Street
Mo-Fr 11:30-02:00; Sa-Su 15:00-02:00
Uncle’s Local Diner
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
Was Kaleva Cafe until Spring 2025
234 Quincy Street
Mo, We-Su 07:00-14:00
JJ's Wok and Grill
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi
200 Pearl Street
Mo-Fr 23:30-08:00; Sa 04:00-08:00
39 more on the map.
History
A settlement at Hurontown was established in 1855 with the opening of the Huron Copper Company, which later renamed to the Houghton Mining Company and Huron Mining Company. The community was platted in 1862.
For the 2020 census, Hurontown was included as a newly-listed census-designated place.
From the History section of Hurontown, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
1110 Century Way, Houghton
Churches and places of worship20
Saint Ignatius Loyola Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Houghton Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.8 mi
205 Bridge Street, Houghton
Portage Lake United Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa, United Church Of Christ · 1.2 mi
1400 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
School · 3.2 mi
48475 Maple St, Dollar Bay
Healthcare7
UP Health System - Portage Express Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
921 West Sharon Avenue, Houghton
Map of Hurontown
187 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 10°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 25°F | 9°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 34°F | 17°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 46°F | 29°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 61°F | 40°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 49°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 74°F | 54°F | 2.8 in |
| Sep | 66°F | 47°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 52°F | 36°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 38°F | 26°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 16°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hancock Houghton Co Ap 72744 (6 mi away), rain and snow from Jacobsville, 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
Houghton County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-08-02: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 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, 6 miles away.
- Houghton 0 mi northeast, about 1 min by car
- Dodgeville 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Hancock 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Atlantic Mine 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Dollar Bay 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- South Range 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Chassell 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Trimountain 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Painesdale 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Hubbell 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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
- PortageLakeLiftBridge, Justin Murawski, Public domain
- Mont Ripley, Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
- College Club House and Gymnasium Houghton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0617-DouglassHouse-Houghton, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- East Hancock Neighborhood Historic District 2009a, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houghton County Courthouse 2, Chris857, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John J Michels House Houghton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lieblein House-Hoover Center Finlandia University Hancock Michigan 2020-1464, James Conkis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Hancock Central High School 2, Chris857, CC BY-SA 4.0
- QuincyMineNo2Shafthouse, Keweenaw National Historic Park, Dan Johnson, Public domain
- Quincy Mining Company Historic District 2009 - No 2 Hoist House, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michigan Tech campus, fall 2018., Jcvertin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Ignatius Loyola Church Houghton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas D Shaffner Hall, Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Macinnes, ObiusX at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Portage Lake District Library - Entrance, Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Portage Lake District Library 2018, Chris857, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silver and Copper with Quartz and Calcite (47122097764), Pacific Museum of Earth from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carnegie Museum - Houghton, Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church - Houghton, Michigan, Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houghton High School Addition, Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chalcocite (33892158488), Pacific Museum of Earth from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Houghton Fire Hall bell, Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houghton Fire Hall bell - closeup, Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
- White-lined Sphinx and Columbine 01, Scottk, CC0
- Ruby-throated hummingbird on feeder 02, Scottk, CC0
- Ruby-throated hummingbird on feeder 01, Scottk, CC0
- White-lined Sphinx and Columbine 03, Scottk, CC0
- White-lined Sphinx and Columbine 04, Scottk, CC0
- White-lined Sphinx and Columbine 02, Scottk, CC0
- Houghton, Michigan panorama c1900, Detroit Publishing Co., Public domain
- Withurempleasuggers, Daniel Oines from USA, CC BY 2.0
- ShopKo Houghton, Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colorful aurora borealis (Unsplash), Alan Labisch labisch, CC0
- Houghton, United States (Unsplash), Alan Labisch labisch, CC0
- Houghton Fire Hall, Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Portage Canal Lift Bridge Houghton Michigan, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Houghton Masonic Temple Building Michigan 2020-9767, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J Vivian Jr and Company Building Laurium Michigan 2021-4567, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
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