Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
A break wall was built around two islands to shelter ore boats, and the company built an entire town for dock workers. From the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s it had about 20 homes, a town hall, a fire hall and a school. After the early-1980s bust a developer moved the houses away by the early 1990s, and the dock was abandoned about a decade later (WCCO, 2024). A basketball court remains, and the power plant was torn down in 2025 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
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Public access
Open to the public The Minnesota DNR lists Taconite Harbor as a public small-craft harbor with boat ramps, docks and parking (Minnesota DNR). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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