Baraga County, Michigan

Baraga County was named after Father Frederic Baraga. He was the Bishop of northern Michigan in 1853, with his headquarters in Sault Saint Marie. Father Baraga built a Roman Catholic Mission at Assinins where he spent 10 years educating Indians in their native tongue.

Lumbering and lumber products provide most of today's income for Baraga's residents. Michigan Tech's modern Alberta Saw Mill is located near L'Anse.

Baraga County is a recreational county with its rugged coastlines, virgin hardwoods, old mines, and numerous historical locations. Tourist and sportsmen accommodations cater to visitors in all seasons.

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