Central Mine
Copper Country
State: Michigan
County: Keweenaw County
Founded: 1854
Abandoned: 1898
Peak Population: 1,500
Central Mine was one of the most profitable copper mines in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. The company town had a church, school, and rows of company houses. Ruins remain in the forest.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Church ruins still standing
- Company town layout visible
- Part of Keweenaw copper district
Location
Address: Keweenaw County, Michigan
Coordinates: 47.3839, -88.1147