Hurley Live Cam

The Hurley area, located in Iron County, Wisconsin, has a rich history that is closely tied to the region's mining and logging industries. Here's an overview of the Hurley history in Wisconsin:

Early Settlement: The area that would later become Hurley was first settled in the late 19th century. The discovery of significant iron ore deposits in the region attracted miners and prospectors. The town was initially known as "Gilead" after the biblical land of Gilead.

Boomtown Era: The real growth of Hurley began in the late 1880s when extensive iron ore deposits were discovered nearby. The opening of mines and the subsequent influx of miners and their families turned Hurley into a booming mining town. The town's population quickly grew, and businesses and infrastructure developed rapidly.