IXL Historical Museum
The IXL Historical Museum is a historic office building, residence, and museum complex. Head to Meyer Township to see it. It dates from 1982.
A museum inside Meyer Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 61" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Ford River Township, 19 miles east. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1982
IXL Historical Museum dates from 1982. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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IXL Historical Museum
The IXL Historical Museum is a historic office building, residence, and museum complex in Hermansville, Michigan, United States. The main building was constructed as the headquarters for the Wisconsin Land & Lumber Company before it became a museum. The museum was organized in 1982, and the main building, also known as the Wisconsin Land and Lumber Company Office, was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1973 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1982
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1991)
Bases for IXL Historical Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Spalding Township (3) and Iron Mountain (15).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From IXL Historical Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer Township | in town | — | — | 974 | $116K | — |
| Spalding Township 24% vacation homes | 8 mi north | 10 min | 3 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,563 | $188K | — |
| Iron Mountain | 23 mi west | 35 min | 15 11 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 7,469 | $142K | — |
| Escanaba | 25 mi east | 40 min | 16 11 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 12,257 | $125K | C− |
| Ford River Township | 19 mi east | 30 min | 7 2 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 2,014 | $171K | — |
| Powers | 4 mi east | 5 min | 1 1 motel | 375 | $99K | — |
| Norway | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 2,815 | $91K | — |
| Pembine 51% vacation homes | 17 mi west | 25 min | 3 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 895 | $113K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Other well-known places within 62 miles.
54 mi National forestHiawatha National Forest
54 mi MuseumCliffs Shaft Mine Museum
46 mi MuseumPeshtigo Fire Museum
58 mi MuseumLakenenland45 mi MuseumK. I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum
62 mi MuseumDoor County Maritime MuseumPhoto credits
Hiawatha National Forest: © 2004 Matthew Trump, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Peshtigo Fire Museum: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Lakenenland: Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Door County Maritime Museum: Daniel Kane, CC BY-SA 3.0
IXL Historical Museum: common questions
Is IXL Historical Museum in Meyer Township?
Yes. It’s inside Meyer Township, MI.
When is the best time to visit IXL Historical Museum?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–80°.
What is the closest airport to IXL Historical Museum?
Delta County (ESC), about 25 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 191 miles.
Where should I stay near IXL Historical Museum?
Spalding Township (8 mi, 3 places to stay), Iron Mountain (23 mi, 15 places to stay) and Escanaba (25 mi, 16 places to stay).
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