Greenland, Michigan is an unincorporated community in Greenland Township, Ontonagon County, in the northwestern Upper Peninsula.
Situated mostly south of M-38, which serves as the main road through the village, other routes include Firesteel Road, Plank Road, and Ridge Road. McGuire Creek is west of Greenland, and Bottom Brook is to the east.
Ontonagon, about ten miles northwest of Greenland, is the only incorporated city or village within thirty miles, as L'Anse is thirty-five miles away and Houghton is forty. Other unincorporated communities within ten miles of Greenland include Lake Mine, Mass City, McKeever, Wainola, Wasas, Rockland, Firesteel, and Rousseau. The 993,010-acre Ottawa National Forest is south of Greenland, and the Porcupine Mountains are nearby.
Like many towns in the northwestern Upper Peninsula, Greenland began as a copper mining town. Perhaps the first European-American settler in the community was William W. Spaulding, who came with his family to settle on a mining claim in 1858, but several others moved onto the mineral range that same year. A post office was established on June 26, 1858, with John Brady as postmaster. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad came through, establishing a station there.
Today, Greenland is a small community with very few businesses and little or no industry. There are a few businesses supporting local customers, those passing by on the state highway, and those who came for outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearby Adventure Mining Company offers underground mine tours depicting copper mining in the 1800s.
The focus of this guide is on Greenland, Michigan, and may include online resources pertaining to churches, businesses, attractions, or events within the community.
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The Adventure Mine operated from 1850 to 1920, removing more than eleven million pounds of copper. In 2004, the Adventure Mining Company began offering historic underground mine tours and educational workshops. Owned by Matthew Portfleet, Director of Mine Safety and Health at Michigan Technological University, the Adventure Mining Company offers a variety of tours, which are highlighted here, with photos, hours, prices, and applicable age restrictions. Copper nuggets may be purchased online.
https://adventureminetours.com/
Meeting at their facilities on North Firesteel Road in Greenland, Michigan, the congregation is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a mainstream Protestant denomination. An introduction to the denomination and local church is presented on its website, with an overview of its ministries, community resources for seniors, service times, announcements, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events. A map shows the location of the church, and contacts are provided.
https://greenlandmi.adventistchurch.org/
Originally known as the Greenland Township Cemetery, the cemetery in Greenland, Michigan took its current name in the 1950s. Find a Grave is a contributor-created project to document cemeteries throughout the country. A map shows its location, and 2,591 memorials have been submitted for people interred in the grounds, with more than eighty percent of them photographed. Memorials and headstone photos may be uploaded to the site for inclusion, and photo requests can be made.
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2258891/maple-grove-cemetery
Located across the street from the former Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Plank Road in Greenland, Michigan, Methodist Cemetery is an abandoned and often overgrown cemetery once belonging to a Methodist Church that previously served the community. Registered contributors of the Find a Grave project have submitted information from twenty memorials found in the cemetery, with five percent of them photographed. Headstone photos may be uploaded to the site for inclusion.
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2337500/methodist-cemetery
Situated along M-38 in Greenland, Michigan, the dealership represents Polaris, Yamaha, Timbersled, Cub Cadet, Ariens, Echo, and other motorsports products, carrying an inventory of ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, snow bikes, lawnmowers, trailers, and power equipment, selling new and used power sports vehicles, riding gear, boots, and clothing. Snowmobiles and side-by-sides can be rented, as well. Its location, hours, promotional offers, brands, and manufacturer models are noted.
https://patsmotorsports.com/
