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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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
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From the Minnesota State
Highway Map, 2005
| Little Marais Bench Carve-A-Thon | Last weekend in June |
| 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. | |
| 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." |
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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. The guest rooms feature Select Comfort beds, 2 have a view of Lake Superior and the other 2 overlook the woods. Each morning a cup of coffee and a fresh baked scone await those who stay with us. |
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| Antilla's Gallery Highway 61 Little Marais, MN 55614 Phone: (218) 226-4884 |
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| Eagles Nest Gifts 1110 Highway 61 Little Marais, MN 55614 Phone: (218) 226-3447 |
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| Fish Out of Water
Gift Shop 6146 Highway 61 Little Marais, MN 55614 Phone: |
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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. Most of my work background was with mainframe computers but like a lot of folks have had to refocus my efforts due to outsourcing. Have had approximately 2 years of training and hands on experience working with the software and computer controlled industrial router. We have a 4 foot by 8 foot cutting area and can cut everything from large cabinet parts to smaller 3D parts. Others with the same machine create fantastic 3D signs up to several feet high, custom home theater rooms, boats, fireplace mantles, stairway parts - the possibilities seem endless. |
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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. The guest rooms feature Select Comfort beds, 2 have a view of Lake Superior and the other 2 overlook the woods. Each morning a cup of coffee and a fresh baked scone await those who stay with us. |
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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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