Local History

This village began as the site of the blast furnace of the Northern Iron Company in 1860.  It was founded by Charles T. Harvey (1829-1912) and named for him.  A station on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad.  From its location on Chocolay Creek in Chocolay Township, it was also known as Chocolay.

Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

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