Eveleth, a city on the Mesabi Range, in section 32 of
Missabe Mountain Township, founded in 1894 but mostly removed about one mile
in 1900, and incorporated in 1913, was given this name for Erwin Eveleth,
former postmaster and mayor of Corunna, Michigan, who died in 1922. The post
office was established in 1895.
There are 1,717 households
out of which 26.8% have children under the
age of 18 living with them, 40.4% are
married couples living together, 11.8%
have a female householder with no husband
present, and 43.4% are non-families. 38.1%
of all households are made up of individuals
and 16.2% have someone living alone who is
65 years of age or older. The average
household size is 2.14 and the average
family size is 2.80.
In the city the population
is spread out with 21.6% under the age of
18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44,
22.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who are 65
years of age or older. The median age is 41
years. For every 100 females there are 89.2
males. For every 100 females age 18 and
over, there are 84.0 males.
The median income for a
household in the city is $27,736, and the
median income for a family is $37,069. Males
have a median income of $32,723 versus
$21,658 for females. The
per capita income for the city is
$16,635. 15.4% of the population and 10.6%
of families are below the
poverty line. Out of the total
population, 20.3% of those under the age of
18 and 14.2% of those 65 and older are
living below the poverty line.
Utilizing
the identical process that is used to build standard size hockey
sticks right down to the “pro 1000” logo and “slap sock,” Christian
Brothers built the 107 foot Stick of white and yellow aspen with a
finishing weight of 7,000 ponds. The shaft was 15 inches thick by 22
inches wide by 17 feet long. The Stick was admitted to the World
Book of Records in November, 1995.
The
Leonidas Overlook, with its spectacular 360º panoramic view of
current taconite operations and area mines is the highest point on
the Mesabi Range. This view is breathtaking! The Leonidas Overlook
is named after the Leonidas Mine, which is named after Leonidas
Merritt, one of the seven brothers who discovered iron on the Mesabi
Range and opened the Range to commercial development.
The
Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely
and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake
Vermillion. Portions are paved for biking and in-line skating. The
remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for
snowmobiling in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that
have standing water in the summer, however portions of the trail are
suitable for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.
The Taconite Trail winds through forests of birch
and aspen intertwined with pine, leading the visitor by many
isolated lakes and streams. From Grand Rapids heading north, you see
the impact of the taconite and iron mining industry. The northern
portion of the trail terrain is rolling and tree covered as it winds
through state and national forest land.
Eight trail waysides and picnic facilities offer
scenic vistas of the hills, lakes and rivers of this area. The trail
also links three state parks: Bear Head Lake, Soudan Underground
Mine, and McCarthy Beach. The landscape in and around Bear Head Lake
State Park is very rolling and rocky.
Monroe
Park is located on Monroe Street, one block West of the Big Stick
(seen here in the upper middle of the photo), an ideal location for
taking the children for a picnic or to play after visiting the Big
Stick and the Chamber of Commerce. Monroe Park also has a baseball
diamond and is the location of children's events during Eveleth's
4th of July festivities.
Northside
Park is located on Eveleth's Northside, bordered by Grant Avenue,
Adams Avenue, and Shackelton Avenue. It is Eveleth's largest park
with a stream running through it and several stately pines providing
shade in the Summer and making interesting white statues in the
Winter. There are also several large open areas for team games and a
baseball diamond for sporting events. Given the size of Northside
Park, this would be an ideal location for a family picnic or for the
children to play hide-and-seek or tag.
The perfect
vacation spot with campground accommodations for both tent and RV
camping. Park is secluded and quiet, perfect for reading, relaxation
or a peaceful picnic. Additional amenities include: swimming beach,
picnic grills, fire pits, horse shoes, volleyball, picnic shelters,
soda machine, floating raft and log roll.
Utilizing
the identical process that is used to build standard size hockey
sticks right down to the “pro 1000” logo and “slap sock,” Christian
Brothers built the 107 foot Stick of white and yellow aspen with a
finishing weight of 7,000 ponds. The shaft was 15 inches thick by 22
inches wide by 17 feet long. The Stick was admitted to the World
Book of Records in November, 1995.
The
Leonidas Overlook, with its spectacular 360º panoramic view of
current taconite operations and area mines is the highest point on
the Mesabi Range. This view is breathtaking! The Leonidas Overlook
is named after the Leonidas Mine, which is named after Leonidas
Merritt, one of the seven brothers who discovered iron on the Mesabi
Range and opened the Range to commercial development. 
The
Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely
and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake
Vermillion. Portions are paved for biking and in-line skating. The
remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for
snowmobiling in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that
have standing water in the summer, however portions of the trail are
suitable for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.
Monroe
Park is located on Monroe Street, one block West of the Big Stick
(seen here in the upper middle of the photo), an ideal location for
taking the children for a picnic or to play after visiting the Big
Stick and the Chamber of Commerce. Monroe Park also has a baseball
diamond and is the location of children's events during Eveleth's
4th of July festivities.
Northside
Park is located on Eveleth's Northside, bordered by Grant Avenue,
Adams Avenue, and Shackelton Avenue. It is Eveleth's largest park
with a stream running through it and several stately pines providing
shade in the Summer and making interesting white statues in the
Winter. There are also several large open areas for team games and a
baseball diamond for sporting events. Given the size of Northside
Park, this would be an ideal location for a family picnic or for the
children to play hide-and-seek or tag.
Races,
games, a parade and fireworks highlight this Eveleth tradition.
