Norway in Dickinson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Norway Spring
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 27, 2024
1. Norway Spring Marker
In 1878 a sawmill was erected here as the first industry in the Norway-Vulcan area. John O'Callaghan was owner of this mill, which supplied early mining lumber needs until 1902. This spring was caused by a 1094-foot hole drilled in 1903 by the Oliver Mining Company in search for iron ore. The hole cuts several steeply dipping porous strata that trap water at higher elevations to the north. The difference in elevation causes pressure; this pressure is released by the drilled hole, demonstrating the principle of the artesian well. On the slope to the north are the obscure workings of the Few and Munro mines, operated in 1903-1922, now owned by the Ford Motor Company.
Erected 1966 by Michigan Historical Commission and Michigan History Center. (Marker Number L66.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 45° 47.788′ N, 87° 55.607′ W. Marker is in Norway, Michigan, in Dickinson County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 2 and Scenic
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Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fumee Falls (approx. 2.6 miles away); Menominee Iron Range (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Ardis Furnace (approx. 6.7 miles away); Maria Santissima Immacolata di Lourdes / Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church (approx. 6.7 miles away); Robert C. Hoyle (approx. 6.8 miles away); Dickinson County / Dickinson County Courthouse and Jail (approx. 6.8 miles away); Carnegie Library (approx. 6.8 miles away); Italians in Dickinson County (approx. 7.2 miles away).
Regarding Norway Spring. Many
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 27, 2024
2. Norway Spring Marker Reverse
The marker's reverse has the same text.
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, July 27, 2024
3. Norway Spring and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2024, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2024, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
