Marquette National Forest was established by the U.S. Forest Service in Michigan on February 10, 1909 with 30,603 acres (123.8 km2). On July 1, 1915 the entire forest was transferred to Michigan National Forest and the name was discontinued. On February 12, 1931 Marquette was re-established with 274,910 acres (1,112.5 km2), changing its name back from Michigan. On February 9, 1962 the entire forest was transferred to Hiawatha National Forest and the name was discontinued.
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