About Escanaba, MI
Escanaba is a part of the Delta County region/metro area of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city was 13,140 and the city has a land area of 12.7 square miles. Escanaba was founded as a port town to ship iron ore, lumber, and copper during the Civil War. Major attractions include the historic hotel House Of Ludington. Famous persons from Escanaba include major league baseball player, Kevin Tapani, and pilot, Peter Davis.