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Houghton's first mining company, the Qunicy Mining Company, began operations
in 1848. In the 1860' Calumet and Hecla Company became the largest copper
producer. In the 1900's Houghton County was the fourth largest county in
population. Immigrants included Scandinavian, German, Cornish, French-Canadians,
Italians, and the Slovaks. The Finish established Suomi College. Calumet was once
a consideration as the capital of Michigan. Houghton County has a lot to offer
its visitors with numerous abandoned mine sites, geology and history. Michigan Technological University is
located here.
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