COPPER RANGE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

SOUTH RANGE, MI

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The Copper Range Historical Museum is a small museum located in South Range, Michigan. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Copper Country, which was a major center of copper mining in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum features exhibits on the mining industry, as well as on the social and cultural history of the region.

The museum's collection includes artifacts such as mining equipment, photographs, maps, and documents related to the mining industry. There are also exhibits on the daily life of the workers and their families, including displays on education, religion, and entertainment.

One of the highlights of the museum is the restored train depot, which once served as a hub for transportation and communication in the region. The depot now houses a collection of historic railroad artifacts, including a restored steam locomotive and a caboose.

Overall, the Copper Range Historical Museum is a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Copper Country, and a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of mining and industry in the United States.

COPPER RANGE HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SOUTH RANGE MI. US MID #8402600164

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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COPPER RANGE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

SOUTH RANGE
MI
49963

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MID # 8402600164
Name COPPER RANGE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name COPPER RANGE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 47.069824, -88.643244
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 000900
US Census Block: 2002