© 2023 Village of Baraga | 906-353-6237
100 Hemlock Street, Baraga, Michigan 49908
Welcome to
The Village of Baraga
The Village of Baraga is located in the northwestern part of
Michigan's Upper Peninsula on L'Anse Bay, the lower part of
Keweenaw Bay on the majestic Lake Superior shoreline. Baraga
was founded on a site once occupied by an Indian Community,
and the Village is today a part of the L'Anse Indian Reservation.
In the seventeenth century, the first white men came to the area as French missionaries,
voyageurs and traders following the south shore of Lake Superior westward from Sault Ste,
Marie, finding it natural to stop along Keweenaw Bay. The early 1800's witnessed extensive area
involvement in the fur trade. Father Frederick Baraga established a Roman Catholic Mission at
Assinins in 1843. Both the Village and the County took Father Baraga's name. The Village of
Baraga was incorporated in 1891. Lumbering, fishing, mining and agriculture attracted a variety
of immigrants to the area and population peaked in the early part of the century. In recent years,
the economy of the area has shifted towards manufacturing, tourism, and casino gaming and
government services.
Village News & Events
Baraga has many places and events worthwhile to see. Varying from viewing fall colors and
snowmobiling to enjoying the scenery or fishing.
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - As your local, not-for-profit utility, we are dedicated to
supporting our community during difficult times. We are here to help promote available local
community resources for when you need them.
Village of Baraga is looking for a meter reader, Part time position, must be able to read meters
on a consistent basis, must be reliable, own transportation, salary position. Please contact the
Village Office for an application, Deadline is February 3 at 4:00 PM.
Participate in Baraga County, Village of L'Anse and L'Anse Township Survey. Flyer. Survey.
New Energy Efficiency Program for Electrical Rebates
High Water Bill?? Check for leaks!
Council Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at 5:00 PM.
Joint Waste Water Authority Meetings are the second Monday of every month 2:00 PM.
Village of Baraga Parks & Recreation Plan
Master Plan
Title VI Plan (PDF)
2021 Water Quality Report
Efficiency United 2017 Annual Report
Energy Waste Reduction (EWR) Report 2017
Annual Customer Summary
Emergency Power Outages after business hours or weekends, please call the Baraga County
Sheriff Office at 906-524-6177.
Village of Baraga
100 Hemlock Street
Baraga, Michigan 49908
Phone: 906-353-6237
Fax: 906-353-6100
Hours: M-F 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Village Manager:
LeAnn M. LeClaire
vobmgr@up.net
Office Manager:
Cherie Koski
vobadmin@up.net