Norway is in Dickinson County, and in the Northern Region. This community is located along State Hwy 2 and west of Iron Mountain. In 1878 a Norwegian by the name of Anton Odell, platted this village. In 1879 George and James O'Callaghan built a sawmill here. On September 11, 1879, the village received a post office called Ingolsdorf. Charles E. Knowlton was the first postmaster. Shortly after, on December 8, 1879 the post office name was changed to Norway. This settlement was incorporated as a city in 1891 with a station on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 2,962, an increase of 52 since 1990. Accommodations in Norway include Americinn. Click for more details, including other accommodations in the area, as well as online reservations.
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12/17 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.
Cranberry Blossom Festival Wisconsin Rapids WI June20-23 More than 20 events including live music, a parade, arts and crafts, cranberry blossom tours, and culinary treats featuring Wisconsin's tart and tangy fruit, the cranberry!
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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