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From 1869 to 1877, the campground was the site of Onoto, an iron smelting town with a population of 517. The town was destroyed by fire in 1877 and only the iron kiln ruins remain. While in operation, Bay Furnace produced 20 tons of pig iron a day. Ships came to the 1200 foot dock bringing supplies and taking out pig iron. Bay Furnace is on the National Register Of Historic Places . Today, the primary industry in Christmas is tourism, including a Casino . Companies in Christmas also produce various popular tourist items, such as " Pasty sauce" which are sold in the Upper Peninsula.

Grand Island and the Grand Island National Recreation Area is nearby, accessible via a ten-minute ferry ride that leaves just east of Christmas.

It is at . The ZIP Code is 49862.


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