But money talked. It took Eldred two years before he was successful in moving his treasure, using a small railroad car on jerry-built tracks. But the U. S. government moved in, seized the rock, compensating Eldred, and transported it to Washington for display at the Smithsonian. The publicity resulted in a copper rush to the area and Ontonagon was born. Today the town boasts shops, a hospital, post office, camping outfitter, marina, ranger station, museum and lighthouse.
Churches seem to dominate.
Garrison Keillor fans would feel right at home. His bachelor Lutheran farmers would have their choice of Apostolic Lutheran, Redeemer Free Lutheran, St. Paul Lutheran, and Siloa Lutheran. All the town lacks is Bertha's Kitty Boutique. For Classical ninety-one five, this is David Minor.