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Little Marais Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
Population: Little
Marais is an unincorporated community in Beaver Bay Township
| Beaver Bay Township |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2007
(est) |
1990-2000
Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
905 |
1,066 |
511 |
582 |
561 |
71 |
13.89 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
294.20 |
289.66 |
138.48 |
138.56 |
-- |
0.08 |
0.06 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
3.08 |
3.68 |
3.69 |
4.20 |
-- |
0.51 |
13.83 |
| Housing Units |
341 |
426 |
371 |
403 |
-- |
32 |
8.63 |
| Households |
-- |
292 |
198 |
242 |
260 |
44 |
22.22 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
3.02 |
2.58 |
2.33 |
2.15 |
-0.25 |
-9.72 |
Geography:
Beaver Bay Township is a township in Lake County,
Minnesota on Lake Superior. State Highways 1 and 61 are two of the main
arterial routes in the township. According to the United States Census
Bureau, the township has a total area of 140.2 square miles (363.1 kmē),
of which, 138.6 square miles (358.9 kmē) of it is land and 1.6 square
miles (4.2 kmē) of it (1.16%) is water. The elevation is 1,588 ft
(484 m).
From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Demographics:
As of the census of 2000,
there were 582 people, 242 households,
and 163 families residing in Beaver Bay
Township. The population density was 4.2
people per square mile (1.6/kmē). There
were 403 housing units at an average
density of 2.9/sq mi (1.1/kmē). The
racial makeup of the township was 97.77%
White, 0.17% African American, 0.34%
Native American, 0.17% Asian, and 1.55%
from two or more races. Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 0.17% of the
population.
There were 242
households out of which 20.2% had
children under the age of 18 living with
them, 64.5% were married couples living
together, 1.7% had a female householder
with no husband present, and 32.6% were
non-families. 26.9% of all households
were made up of individuals and 10.7%
had someone living alone who was 65
years of age or older. The average
household size was 2.33 and the average
family size was 2.79.
In the township the
population was spread out with 21.5%
under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24,
22.3% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to
64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age
or older. The median age was 45 years.
For every 100 females there were 104.9
males. For every 100 females age 18 and
over, there were 102.2 males.
The median income for
a household in the township was $43,438,
and the median income for a family was
$49,063. Males had a median income of
$42,222 versus $25,625 for females. The
per capita income for the township was
$19,188. About 4.1% of families and 6.2%
of the population were below the poverty
line, including 5.3% of those under age
18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
History:
Little Marais, meaning "little marsh," was so named
because of the little marsh near a local river and creek. Scandinavians
began settling in this area, situated on the shores of Lake Superior, in
the late 1880's. These settlers made their living by fishing as they had
done in the "Old Country." Familiar names in Little Marais in those
early days were Fenstad, Hansen, Gilbertsen, Christofferson, Ellingsen,
and Koss. Many of the early settlers of Finland and Isabella arrived by
boat at Little Marais and Pork Bay (Little Manitou).
With the construction of the Finland Radar Station is
1950 and the construction of Reserve Mining in 1951, Little Marais
realized an increase in population. There are still Fenstads and
descendants living in the area and although it is quieter than usual, it
is still home to many and a good place to live.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
Little Marais Lodge, cabin and store, 1920.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
Government: Little
Marais is unincorporated and located in Beaver Bay Township
Beaver Bay
Township
711 MacDonald Avenue
PO Box 306
Beaver Bay, MN 55601
Phone: (218) 226-3669 |
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|
Clerk |
Mary Jane VanDenHeuvel
4659 Highway 3
Silver Bay, MN 55614 |
(218) 226-3669 |
|
Treasurer |
Heidi Ellefson
6067 Highway 1
Silver Bay, MN 55614 |
-- |
|
Supervisor |
Patricia Taylor
PO Box 476
Finland, MN 55603 |
-- |
|
Supervisor |
Thomas Byrnes
5682 Lax Lake Road
Silver Bay, MN 55614 |
-- |
|
Supervisor |
Jerry Larson
5436 Edwardson Road
Silver Bay, MN 55614 |
-- |
Post Office: Little Marais
is served by the Silver Bay
Minnesota Post Office:
US Post Office
13 Shopping Center
Silver Bay, MN 55614-9998
Phone:
(218) 226-3700
Toll Free: (800) ASK USPS
Web: www.usps.com |
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Regular Business Hours:
Week Days
8:00 am - 12:30
pm
1:30
pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday
Closed |
Latest Collection at Post
Office:
Week Days
4:30 pm
Saturday none |
|
Utilities:
| Utility Type |
Utility Name |
Utility Phone |
| Electricity |
n/a |
-- |
| Natural Gas |
n/a |
-- |
| Wastewater |
n/a |
-- |
| Water |
n/a |
-- |
| Telephone |
n/a |
-- |
| Cable TV |
n/a |
-- |
Major
Employers:
|
Employer |
Products/Services |
Employees |
|
n/a |
News:
Weather:
Map:
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Little Marais Minnesota area
Events:
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Little Marais Bench
Carve-A-Thon |
Last
weekend in June |
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Nationally known chainsaw artists Ross Olson and Curtis
Ingvoldstad will be creating high quality North Shore Themed
benches that will delight children and adults alike. Come watch
high speed, high energy art being create for your enjoyment by
these masters. |
Attractions:
Blaine Fenstad's Charter Service
6572 Highway 61
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-6482 |
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Lake Superior Scenic Drive |
Highway 61 |
 The
North Shore of Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater
lake, is 154 miles of scenic beauty and natural wonders. The
drive along the lakeshore is rich with the history of American
Indians, French and British explorers, lumbering and iron ore
mining. On one side of the highway, Superior National Forest,
one of the great wilderness areas of the U.S., carpets the hills
of the Sawtooth Mountains with balsams, birch and pine. On the
other side, Lake Superior offers spectacular views from the
rocky shore. Whether it is a wilderness expedition or the
comforts of a modern lodge, the lofty pines of the Superior
National Forest and crashing waves of Lake Superior seem to have
a magic that whispers to travelers . . . "come back." |
Recreation:
Lakes:
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(acres) |
Location |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
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Health
Care:
Schools:
Churches:
Media:
Motels:
Resorts:
Fenstad's Resort
6572 Hwy 61
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-4724Lake shore vacation
cabins on beach and rocky shore, wood burning fireplaces, hiking
trails, outdoor games, boat launch and dock use on Lake
Superior. |
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Little Marais
Lakeside Cabins and Colonial Estates
6476 Highway 61
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-3456
Web:
www.superiorlakesidecabins.com
Our Resort is centrally located in the
Arrowhead region of Minnesota right on Lake Superior's
shoreline. All of the North Shore attractions are within easy
reach, whether it be hiking, sight seeing, shopping or just
plain relaxing by the cool waters of Superior. In our gift shop The Eagles Nest you can find
unique gifts and souvenirs of the area as well as Ice Cream and
Sodas, cabins cuisine and condiments. |
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Spirit of Gitche Gumee
6228 Highway 61
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-6476
Web:
www.gitchegumee.net
The Spirit of Gitche Gumee is a Bed &
Breakfast, Gift Shop, Coffee House. The B&B has four cozy guest
rooms. In our gift store we feature rustic furniture, sculpture,
clothing, wild rice, maple syrup, and unique items not found
elsewhere. We serve the North Shores best coffee, espresso, and
assorted drinks, along with fresh baked scones and cookies.
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Campgrounds:
Businesses:
Antilla's Gallery
Highway 61
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-4884 |
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Blaine Fenstad's Charter Service
6572 Highway 61
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-6482 |
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Eagles Nest Gifts
1110 Highway 61
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-3447
Our shop features
unique gifts of the area such as Thunder Bay Amethyst & Lake
Superior Agates. Wild Rice from Minnesota, local Maple Syrup,
Minnesota Wild Jellies & Syrups, a variety of Specialty Soups
and hand made Pastas. Birch Bark Creations from local & Russian
Artisans, beautifully tuned Wind Chimes, handcrafted Bird Houses
& Feeders, as well as local Lighthouses. |
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Fenstad's Resort
6572 Hwy 61
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-4724Lake shore vacation
cabins on beach and rocky shore, wood burning fireplaces, hiking
trails, outdoor games, boat launch and dock use on Lake
Superior. |
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Fish Out of Water
Gift Shop
6146 Highway 61
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-4884Whittled, carved,
crafted wooden items for the home or as a gift - out in the
"Wood Shop." Plus great gifts in the little shop in the house. |
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Little Marais
Lakeside Cabins and Colonial Estates
6476 Highway 61
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-3456
Web:
www.superiorlakesidecabins.com
Our Resort is centrally located in the
Arrowhead region of Minnesota right on Lake Superior's
shoreline. All of the North Shore attractions are within easy
reach, whether it be hiking, sight seeing, shopping or just
plain relaxing by the cool waters of Superior. In our gift shop The Eagles Nest you can find
unique gifts and souvenirs of the area as well as Ice Cream and
Sodas, cabins cuisine and condiments. |
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Nelson's Designs
6423 Little Marais Road
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226 3425
Web:
www.nelsonsdesignssp.com
My name is Randy Nelson. I am the owner and
operator of Nelsons Designs. I have over 30 years working with
woodworking machines in my spare time. I have done a wide
variety of projects including building houses (framing to
finishing), decks, furniture, cabinets, outdoor play equipment
and toys. |
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Spirit of Gitche Gumee
6228 Highway 61
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-6476
Web:
www.gitchegumee.net
The Spirit of Gitche Gumee is a Bed &
Breakfast, Gift Shop, Coffee House. The B&B has four cozy guest
rooms. In our gift store we feature rustic furniture, sculpture,
clothing, wild rice, maple syrup, and unique items not found
elsewhere. We serve the North Shores best coffee, espresso, and
assorted drinks, along with fresh baked scones and cookies.
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Stone Hearth Inn
Bed & Breakfast
6598 Lakeside Estates Road
Little Marais, MN 55614
Phone: (218) 226-3020 |
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Aerial Photo:
Topographic Map:
[click map to enlarge, zoom in or zoom out]
Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
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