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== History ==

== History ==

Schoolcraft County was established in 1843 and named after [[Henry Schoolcraft]], an explorer, geographer, and author who extensively studied and documented the Native American cultures and geography of the Great Lakes region. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the [[Ojibwa]] and [[Menominee]] peoples.

Schoolcraft County was established in 1843 and named after Henry Schoolcraft, an explorer, geographer, and author who extensively studied and documented the Native American cultures and geography of the Great Lakes region. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the [[Ojibwa]] and Menominee peoples.

The region’s economy was initially driven by the logging and lumber industries during the late 19th century, as its dense forests of pine and hardwoods were harvested for construction and manufacturing. The decline of the timber industry in the early 20th century led to a shift toward tourism and recreation as major economic drivers. Today, Schoolcraft County’s natural resources remain central to its economy and identity.

The region’s economy was initially driven by the logging and lumber industries during the late 19th century, as its dense forests of pine and hardwoods were harvested for construction and manufacturing. The decline of the timber industry in the early 20th century led to a shift toward tourism and recreation as major economic drivers. Today, Schoolcraft County’s natural resources remain central to its economy and identity.