Tapiola, Michigan facts for kids
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Tapiola, Michigan
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 Tapiola, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| Township | Portage |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49916 (Chassell)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1614595 |
Tapiola is an unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan, United States. Tapiola is located in Portage Township, 8 miles (13 km) west of Keweenaw Bay.
History
Tapiola was founded by Finnish Americans; they named the community after the Finnish term for the land of the forest god.
Education
In 1913 the John A. Doelle Agricultural School opened in Tapiola.
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