Crawfords Quarry isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Crawfords Quarry was a former settlement in Michigan, United States. It was established in 1864, and abandoned in 1900. In 1910 the location was resettled with the new name of Calcite.
The story of Crawfords Quarry
Michigan's ghost towns are copper and iron towns of the Upper Peninsula, plus lumber camps the pine barons abandoned.
Crawfords Quarry was a former settlement in Michigan, United States. It was established in 1864, and abandoned in 1900. In 1910 the location was resettled with the new name of Calcite. It is now within the city boundaries of Rogers City, Michigan.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Crawfords Quarry is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Crawfords Quarry is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Crawfords Quarry is roughly 45.4083, -83.7861 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Crawfords Quarry FAQs
01Where is Crawfords Quarry located?
02What county is Crawfords Quarry in?
03What is the history of Crawfords Quarry?
04What remains at Crawfords Quarry today?
05Can you visit Crawfords Quarry?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Crawfords Quarry, Michigan”), CC BY-SA.
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