Caspian is located in Iron County, and in the Northern Region. This community is found northwest of Iron Mountain between Crystal Falls and the Wisconsin state line along Highway 189 near the Brute River and Lake Ottawa. Situated in Michigan's Upper Peninsula region. Beginning in 1884, Caspian was a productive iron mining area when the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad built a station here. The original name given to the community was Palatka, with a post office opening under that name in 1906. Caspian has stayed alive over the years because of lumbering and tourism. This town is now known for its fine historical museum which has preserved much of the areas iron mining history.
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04/20 Coming to The area
Great Northern Beer Festival Eagle River WI June8 The Great Northern Beer Festival is a great opportunity to try many
different styles of beers from many different breweries.
Finnfest USA Hancock MI June19-23 FinnFest USA is a festival with strong academic, cultural, and commerce components presenting Finnish and Finnish American culture and heritage.
Ishpeming's Italian Fest Ishpeming MI July27 Visitors can once again enjoy homemade Italian food cooked by the Valela sisters (Teresa Bertucci, Catherine Carlson, Clara Joseph and Mary Jacobson). In addition, various vendors will be serving cudighis, Italian sandwiches, hot dogs, sno cones, ice cream novelties and much more.
Pig in the Pines Ribfest St. Germain WI August1-3 The 9th Annual Pig In The Pines RibFest features award winning ribs, live music every day, family attractions and an all-around good time.
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