History
The Lake Vermilion area has been active since the 1860s, between the Gold Rush, homesteading, lumber harvest and mining and Industrial Revolution development, and the tourism industry. We’re constantly researching different aspects of local area history and adding the information here. Keep checking back here, as each article is a living document and information is added as we find more. The pursuit of history is a never-ending endeavor!
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Camping on Pine Island in 1919
The first of many wonderful summers on Lake Vermilion by Elizabeth A. (Ferguson) Bitney September 1987 I had just had my eleventh birthday, and my brother, Richard, was eight. Our… [Read More]
Mark Twain on Lake Vermilion
Throughout the years Lake Vermilion has delighted its visitors, known, unknown, famous and infamous alike. Perhaps, the lake’s most famous guest ever was world renowned Mr. Mark Twain. During the… [Read More]
Osterberg’s Landing
Morcom Inn
Morcom Inn, at Trout Lake Portage. Photo postcard c. 1925.
Goodwill Summer Resort
“Lake Vermilion, with its many charming little islets — 365 in all, it has been asserted, most of them well timbered, makes an ideal summer ‘retreat’ for the city man… [Read More]
Birch Point Inn
Crowds of guests enjoying the lake front while an excursion boat makes a stop at Birch Point Inn. The Rustic Main Log Lodge at Birch Point Inn. All photos c…. [Read More]
Enjoying the lake
Bois Forte family, c. 1905, photographed canoeing on Lake Vermilion.
Soudan Mine head frame
The Soudan Mine, shaft #8 head frame, looking towards the west. Photo circa 1910.
The old Gun Club
The old Gun Club shooting range, date unknown — believed to be located near what is now known as Mill Point Plat near Hoodoo Point. Pictured, from the left, Will… [Read More]
Bois Forte children at Birch Point camp
Bois Forte children at Birch Point camp. Photo dated 1922.