Heritage Trail

Alpha: The Village of Alpha includes the historic Porter School and Alpha Museum, both in the Alpha Historic District. Several buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Village of Alpha was incorporated in 1914, which also marked the opening of the K-12 Alpha Porter School. The last class to graduate from Porter School was in 1967. Several small businesses are now located in the former school, as well as a summer/fall farmer’s market that is hosted on the school grounds. As of the 2010 census, the population is 145.

Amasa: The unincorporated community of Amasa is home to renowned NBA and NCAA basketball flooring manufacturer, Connor Sports Flooring. The community began in 1910 as a Finnish iron mining and logging boom town of just over 1,000 people. Now with a population of just 283, Amasa residents are largely employed in the forest products industry. Attractions include the Amasa Historical Society Museum, which include replicas of a trapper’s cabin and old time barber shop.

Caspian: The City of Caspian’s development mirrors the expansion of the iron ore mining industry on the west side of Iron County at the turn of the century. At one time, six mines operated in the immediate area, including the Caspian from which the settlement took its name in 1913. Caspian was incorporated as a city with a commission-manager form of government in 1950. The city includes the Iron County Multi-Purpose Building/Ice Arena, Apple Blossom Walking and Biking Trail, Caspian Community Center, and an Industrial Park. Caspian is also home to the Iron County Historical Museum that hosts 25 buildings for visitors to explore.