Presque Isle County, Administrative county in northeastern Michigan, United States
Description
Presque Isle County is an administrative division in northeastern Michigan that encompasses both terrestrial and significant water areas. The region stretches along the Lake Huron shoreline, with the county extending into the lake itself.
History
The Michigan State Legislature established the county in 1840, though its administrative framework remained incomplete until reorganization in 1875. This restructuring solidified the governance systems that still operate today.
Culture
Rogers City, the county seat, developed through German and Polish immigrant communities who settled during the 1800s. The descendants of these groups continue to shape the local traditions and sense of community that visitors encounter today.
Practical
Getting around the county works best by car, with Rogers City serving as the central hub for roads and services. The proximity to Lake Huron provides easy access to waterfront areas for exploration.
Did you know?
The Michigan Limestone and Chemical Company operates one of the world's largest limestone processing plants here, taking advantage of Rogers City's natural harbor. This industrial facility has shaped the local economy for generations.
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Fort de Buade
79.1 km
Spectacle Reef Light
73 km
Aloha State Park
81.6 km
Old Presque Isle Light
2.8 km
Poe Reef Light
81.8 km
Hoeft State Park
36.5 km
Forty Mile Point Light
40 km
New Presque Isle Light
4.8 km
Rockport State Recreation Area
14.3 km
Onaway State Park
61.4 km
Alpena Light
29 km
I.O.O.F. Centennial Building
28.9 km
Thompson's Harbor State Park
8.8 kmTemple Beth El
29.1 km
Alpena County Courthouse
28.1 km
Middle Island Light
17.8 km
Presque Isle County Courthouse
60.4 km
Leer Lutheran Church
24.5 km
Katherine V.
26.6 km
Bingham School
28.7 km
Radka-Bradley House
30.1 km
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
28.1 km
Ocqueoc Falls
47.5 km
Thunder Bowl Lanes
30.6 km
Arzo Sports and Fun Park
20.7 km
The Beach at Canada Creek Ranch
61 km
Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum
30.4 km
Second Avenue Bridge
28.6 km
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