FOR THE
History Buffs
History isn't a memory in Ely, it's the foundation.
This is Bois Forte Band of Chippewa homeland, a place shaped by wild rice, waterways, and centuries of Ojibwe presence long before European settlers arrived.
Native (and then settler) fur trading took place here for over 200 years.
Later came mining and logging, and eventually wilderness guides and outfitters, as tourism in the area became increasingly popular. You can trace these stories through museums, walking tours, and the landscape itself if you take the time to look.
Photo: 1890, Little Long Lake, Ely | Iron Range Research Center
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