Houghton in Houghton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Michigan Tech

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 4, 2024

1. Michigan Tech Marker

Inscription. In 1885 the state established a mining school here in America’s first great metal mining region. As the Michigan College of Mines, it achieved world-wide renown as a center of education and research in mining, metallurgy, and geology. In 1927 and again in 1964 its name was changed and its scope was broadened to meet industry’s expanding needs. Under its present name, Michigan Technological University, it enrolls men and women in undergraduate and graduate programs in its original subjects and in many other branches of engineering, science, business, forestry, and liberal arts.

Erected 1966 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 93.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 47° 7.106′ N, 88° 32.841′ W. Marker is in Houghton, Michigan, in Houghton County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Macinnes Drive, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 41. It is under between Rekhi Hall and Opie Library. Visible from Parking Lot 12 and U.S. 41 if you glance at the right time. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton MI 49931, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

and in Copper Country.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and on Lake Superior’s South Shore Region.

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 walking distance of this marker: Hoar Family Mausoleum (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Ignatius Loyola Church

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Clubs and Associations (approx. 0.9 miles away); Historic Houghton (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Amphidrome / The Birth of Professional Hockey (approx. 0.9 miles away); Grace Methodist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hotels and Saloons (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Houghton (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houghton.

Also see . . . Wikipedia entry. Excerpt:

The first woman to receive a degree from the Michigan College of Mines was Margaret R. Holley, who was born in Lake Linden and who had received a liberal arts degree at a different university outside of the Upper Peninsula. She then moved back to Houghton to work on a chemistry degree, which she received in 1933. Two years later, she also received a master's degree in chemistry from the Michigan College of Mines.

The first woman faculty member of the Michigan College of Mines was Ella Wood, who was hired as an assistant professor for the Humanities department in 1927. She was made an associate professor by 1928, a full professor by 1935, and the head of geography and languages by 1937. Professor Wood was hired by
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 4, 2024

2. Michigan Tech Marker
the university five years before women were allowed to pursue degrees. She also worked in the library and taught meteorology to assist with pilot training sessions to students during WWII. Her presence encouraged many young ladies to apply for special student status and take classes at the school and ultimately allowed women to receive degrees at this school.

(Submitted on August 17, 2024.)

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 4, 2024

3. Michigan Tech Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.