MACKINAC ISLAND — In 1872 Yellowstone was established as the first National Park. Many people will tell you that the second national park, Yosemite, was designated in 1890, 18 years later, but this overlooks the existence of Mackinac National Park, which existed from 1875 to 1895. ...
QUESTION: What was the recorded population of Marquette County in the 1850 United States Census? A. 97 B. 136 C. 204 D. 332 ANSWER: B. The 1850 U.S. Census recorded 136 people living in 18 dwellings.
MARQUETTE — Very few people are aware of this, but Negaunee has a singular honor among Upper Peninsula communities. Negaunee is the smallest American city ever to host a regular season NBA game In January 1952 Negaunee business leaders wanted to hold a fundraiser for the UP Football High School All-Star game. Since Lakeview Gym had just been opened, it was decided to bring in two NBA teams. This was not an uncommon practice in the early days of the league; before television, road shows were one of the best ways to introduce people to the professional version of the game. So, ...
QUESTION: The Noquemanon race in Marquette County is for which winter sport? A. Cross-country skiing B. Down-hill skiing C. Ice-climbing D. Ski-jumping E. Snow boarding ANSWER: A.
