Laurium (/ˈlɔːriəm/; LAW-ri-um or /ˈleɪriəm/ LAIR-i-um) is a village in Calumet Township, Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan, in the center of the Keweenaw Peninsula.

In 1895 the legislature changed Calumet's name to Laurium, after the famous mining town in ancient Greece.

The town was generally home to the wealthier members of Keweenaw society, such as mine owners and captains.

Today, many of the houses are participating locations in the Keweenaw National Historical Park.

Noted 20th-century football player George Gipp ("the Gipper") was born in Laurium.

It is thought to have been the first purpose-built indoor hockey venue in the United States.

In 1921, the entire arena was moved to Marquette, Michigan, and remained there until being razed in 1974.

[7] The vast majority of the structures in Laurium were constructed during the 35 years between 1880 and 1915, and the common architectural styles in the village reflect what was popular at the time.

[8] Five churches and two schools are spread through the community, and most commercial structures are near the intersection of Hecla and Third Streets; this includes the J. Vivian, Jr. and Company Building, which is separately listed on the National Register.

[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km2), all land.

38.9% were of Finnish, 9.6% German, 9.1% Italian, 7.5% French and 7.2% English ancestry according to Census 2000.