MICHIGAN 114+/- ACRE HUNTING/RECREATIONAL PARCEL FOR SALE! This wooded property is located just south of the unincorporated community of Watton, in Covington Township, in the southwestern part of Baraga County & In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. - The area was first settled by French-Canadian loggers around 1885. Finnish settlers started arriving in 1898, and farming became prevalent, but logging continued to be an important occupation. Crop and dairy farming, and logging are still done in the area today. - Watton was a village founded by Finnish Settler, August Kotila in 1903, and was a stop on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad. - There are about 375 people living here, and there is a strong sense of community spirit enjoyed by all. Watton, and the nearby Villages of Covington and Nestoria join together throughout the year to host a number of community activities. - Numerous cultural and entertainment events are held at the Covington Multi-Purpose Building. One of these is the popular annual July Day-Long Finnish Music Festival which features musicians playing Finnish inspired music, ethnic foods and tours. In addition to Summer activities, this Pavilion also has a skating/hockey rink in winter, and has a ski hill with a rope tow enjoyed by many for skiing, sledding and snowboarding. - Many outdoor activities can be enjoyed here year-round at the lakes and in the parks and forests that are nearby. - Just a few miles away from the property offered for sale is Vermilac Lake, a 622-Acre lake, which offers clean water, a diverse fishery and peacefulness that will remind you of Canada. Anglers turn to this lake for its feisty Norther pike, as well as Black crappie, Bluegill, Brown bullhead, Golden shiner, Largemouth bass, Pumpkin seeds, Sunfish, and Yellow perch. Walleye have been planted by the MDNR for many years, and master Angler Entries have been pulled from these waters. - Adjacent to the western border of the... Continued In Addendum
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8/28/2023 12:52:00 PM | New Value: $120,000 |