Negaunee, Michigan
Negaunee is a city of 4,656 people in Marquette County, Michigan, founded in 1858.
Why visit Negaunee
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Carp River Forge, Cleveland Mine Engine House Number 3, Miners Park and Breitung Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; February lows average 7°F, and about 197 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Negaunee
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Negaunee
Negaunee ( nə-GAW-nee or locally nə-GON-ee; Ojibwe: Niigaanii) is a city in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,627 at the 2020 census. The city is located at the southwest corner of Negaunee Township, which is administratively separate, in the Upper Peninsula. The city is home to a luge track.
From the Wikipedia article Negaunee, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks18
Carp River Forge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic abandoned iron forge
Cleveland Mine Engine House Number 3
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Former mine, now a museum in Ishpeming, Michigan, USA
Ishpeming Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Commercial historic district located in Ishpeming, Michigan
Ishpeming Municipal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic government building in Michigan, USA
Jackson Mine
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Mine in Michigan, United States of America
Marquette and Western Railroad Negaunee Freight Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Railway station in Negaunee, the United States of America
Mather Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Ishpeming, Michigan
Negaunee Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Michigan, USA
Negaunee Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Fire station in Michigan, United States of America
Negaunee State Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Braastad–Gossard Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
Jackson's Pit
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
305 Iron Street, Negaunee
Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Iron Town Pasties
Fast food · Ice Cream, Pasty · 1.3 mi
801 North Teal Lake Avenue
Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00;Sa,Su 10:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.3 mi
430 US Highway 41 East, Negaunee
Mo-Tu 09:00-22:00; We 08:00-22:00; Th-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
History
The city was built after the discovery of the Marquette Iron Range during the early 19th century. The Jackson Mine was established in 1845 to mine the ore for shipment to iron forges; the first such forge to operate in the Lake Superior basin was set up in Negaunee during this period. In 1858, the community was given a post office. In 1865, Negaunee was incorporated as a village and reincorporated as a city in 1873. As mining operations expanded, many immigrants helped settle the area, bringing with them rich traditions that remain today. Due to extensive underground mining, roughly half the city was abandoned in the early 20th century due to risk of cave-in. The city closed its trolley system in 1927. The Jackson Mine ceased all operations within the city limits in the 1940s.
On January 16, 1952, Negaunee became the smallest city to ever host an NBA game. The Milwaukee Hawks beat the Baltimore Bullets 77–71. Baltimore's Don Barksdale led all scorers with 24 points. Negaunee is still the smallest city to ever host any of the four major North American professional sports.
From the History section of Negaunee, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare3
Map of Negaunee
78 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 7°F | 2.3 in | 42.1 in |
| Feb | 25°F | 7°F | 2.2 in | 36.8 in |
| Mar | 35°F | 15°F | 2.7 in | 29.4 in |
| Apr | 46°F | 27°F | 3.4 in | 17.6 in |
| May | 62°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 74°F | 53°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 66°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 52°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Nov | 37°F | 24°F | 2.9 in | 24.2 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 14°F | 2.6 in | 39.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marquette 72743 (3 mi away), 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
Marquette County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 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
Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Ishpeming 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- West Ishpeming 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Trowbridge Park 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Marquette 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Harvey 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Gwinn 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- L'Anse 44 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Crystal Falls 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Munising 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Iron Mountain 51 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Negaunee City Hall, Imzadi1979, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Jackson Iron Company SiteNegaunee MI A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Negaunee State Bank Building Michigan 2022-7088, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Ishpeming 1957, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Negaunee Michigan, Rklawton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cleveland Mine Engine House Number 3 Ishpeming MI A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Negaunee Fire Station 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cliffs Shaft Mine 2009d, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ishpeming Municipal Building 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marquette and Western Railroad Negaunee Freight Depot Negaunee 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson Mine Negaunee MI A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mather Inn Ishpeming MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sundberg Block Negaunee MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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