How The Celtic Quarter Came to Be

The original intent of the founders of The Celtic Quarter was to start a chapter of the St. Andrews  Society (Scottish) here in the Keweenaw.  Conversation led to ‘why isolate the neighboring nations who have many similarities and so much to offer, and have contributed so much to this area?’  It was then decided that a Celtic society should be formed.

During a genealogy research, it was discovered that according to the last (2000) Census, 25% of the U.S. population claimed to be of Celtic heritage.  This led the researcher to wonder, ‘what percentage of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan claims a Celtic heritage?’ It was soon discovered that nearly one quarter, 23.7% of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula claimed a Celtic heritage.

At a subsequent meeting, the name, The Celtic Quarter was suggested and adopted.