Central Mine
Copper Country Heritage
State: Michigan
County: Keweenaw County
Founded: 1854
Abandoned: 1898
Peak Population: 1,300
Central Mine was a prosperous copper mining village in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Cornish miners brought their distinctive stone construction techniques. After the mine closed, the town declined. Today, stone ruins of a Methodist church, school, and houses remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Cornish-style stone buildings
- Part of Copper Country
- Historic Methodist church ruins
Location
Address: Central Mine, MI
Coordinates: 47.4333, -88.0833