Iron County, Michigan

Iron County Education, Geography, and History

Iron County is a county located in the Upper Peninsula of the state of Michigan. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 11,817. The county seat is Crystal Falls.

Etymology - Origin of Iron County Name

Iron County is named for the iron resources found widely in the county.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: CensusBureau Quick Facts

Iron County History

Iron County is named for the iron resources found widely in the county.

Set Off: 1885

Organized: 1885

Geography: Land and Water

As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,211 square miles (3,140 km²), of which 1,166 square miles (3,020 km²) is land and 45 square miles (120 km²) (3.7%) is water

Neighboring Counties

Bordering counties are as follows:

• Houghton County (north)
• Baraga County (north)
• Marquette County (northeast)
• Ontonagon County (northwest)
• Dickinson County (east)
• Gogebic County (west)
• Florence County, Wisconsin (southeast)
• Forest County, Wisconsin (south)
• Vilas County, Wisconsin (southwest)
  

Education

West Iron County Schools
Forest Park School District

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