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Iron River is a small city located in Iron County, Michigan, United States. It is situated in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, near the Wisconsin border. The history of Iron River is closely tied to the mining industry that thrived in the region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Iron ore was discovered in the area in the 1870s, leading to a rapid influx of settlers and the establishment of mining operations. The presence of extensive iron ore deposits attracted several mining companies, including the Iron River Mining Company and the Metropolitan Iron Company. These companies played a significant role in the development of the region.