Laurium, Michigan
Laurium is a village of 1,509 people in Houghton County, Michigan, founded in 1877.
Why visit Laurium
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Calumet Theatre, Douglass Houghton Falls, Calumet and Hecla Industrial District and Calumet Downtown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; February lows average 9°F.
Weather in Laurium
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Laurium
Laurium (; LAW-ri-um or LAIR-i-um) is a village in Calumet Township, Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan, in the center of the Keweenaw Peninsula. As of the 2020 census, Laurium had a population of 1,864.
From the Wikipedia article Laurium, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Calumet Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Theater and movie theater in Calumet, Michigan, United States
340 6th Street, Calumet
Douglass Houghton Falls
Waterfall · 2.0 mi
Waterfall in Houghton County, Michigan
Museums and landmarks20
Calumet and Hecla Industrial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Calumet Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Calumet Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
NRHP-listed firehouse in Michigan
Calumet Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Italian Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Demolished building in Calumet, Michigan
J. Vivian, Jr. and Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Laurium, Michigan
Joseph Bosch Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
NRHP-listed building in Michigan
Lake Linden Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Lake Linden, Michigan
Smith-Dengler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Thomas H. Hoatson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Lake Linden Village Hall and Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Upper Peninsula Firefighters Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
327 6th Street, Calumet
Mo-Sa 13:00-16:30
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes13
Michigan House Cafe & Brew Pub
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
300 6th Street
Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Keweenaw Coffeeworks
Cafe · 1.0 mi
113 5th Street, Calumet
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 09:00-15:00
5th & Elm Coffee House
Cafe · 1.1 mi
501 Elm Street
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:30; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Calumet Pizza Works
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
318 5th Street
Su-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-23:00
Camalitas Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
618 Oak Street
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
56795 6th Street, Calumet Twp
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
1 more on the map.
History
Until 1895, Laurium was known as "Calumet" (not to be confused with the present nearby town of Calumet, Michigan, which was known as "Red Jacket" until it adopted the name Calumet in 1929). In 1895 the legislature changed Calumet's name to Laurium, after the famous mining town in ancient Greece. Laurium is located in the center of the Copper Country, the first major copper mining region in the United States. It was founded as a company town serving the Laurium copper mine, which later became part of the Calumet & Hecla mine. The town was generally home to the wealthier members of Keweenaw society, such as mine owners and captains. Although the mines have long since closed, the town still sports many large houses and mansions built by the wealthy mine owners. Today, many of the houses are participating locations in the Keweenaw National Historical Park.
The population in 1900 was 5643, of whom 2286 were foreign-born.
Noted 20th-century football player George Gipp ("the Gipper") was born in Laurium. A small memorial to the football legend is located on the corner of Lake Linden Avenue and Tamarack Street and his grave is in nearby Lake View Cemetery.
From the History section of Laurium, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare2
Map of Laurium
78 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 10°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 25°F | 9°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 34°F | 17°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 46°F | 29°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 61°F | 40°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 49°F | 3.1 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 55°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 74°F | 54°F | 2.8 in |
| Sep | 66°F | 47°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 52°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 38°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 16°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hancock Houghton Co Ap 72744 (5 mi away), rain and snow from Calumet 5.8 Ene, 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, 5 miles away.
- Calumet 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Lake Linden 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Hubbell 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Dollar Bay 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Houghton 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Hancock 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Dodgeville 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Atlantic Mine 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Baraga 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- L'Anse 33 mi south, about 54 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
- LauriumMichiganDowntown, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calumet Theatre Calumet MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph Bosch Building Lake Linden MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calumet Fire Station Calumet MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Linden Historic District 2009c, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- J Vivian Jr and Company Building Laurium Michigan 2021-4567, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas H Hoatson House Laurium MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calumet MI Downtown 5th St A 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smith-Dengler House Houghton County MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Linden Village Hall and Fire Station Lake Linden MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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