Missaukee County, Administrative county in Northern Lower Michigan, United States.
Located in central Northern Lower Michigan, Missaukee County spans 574 square miles with 33 natural freshwater lakes and Lake Missaukee measuring 1,800 acres.
The county, established in 1871, derives its name from Ottawa chief Nesaukee, who signed significant treaties in 1831 and 1833 with the United States.
The Christian Reformed Church holds the largest religious denomination in the county, followed by the Reformed Church and Methodist Church, with an Amish settlement since 2000.
Lake City functions as the county seat, providing essential services through the County Governmental Unit, including road maintenance, courts, and welfare assistance programs.
The region maintains 33 natural lakes, extensive Christmas tree farms, and agricultural lands supporting dairy production, livestock operations, and diverse crop cultivation.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1871
Capital city: Lake City
Shares border with: Kalkaska County, Osceola County, Crawford County, Roscommon County, Clare County, Wexford County, Grand Traverse County
Website: http://missaukee.org
GPS coordinates: 44.34000,-85.10000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:52
South Higgins Lake State Park
35.6 km
North Higgins Lake State Park
33.4 km
Mitchell State Park
30.3 km
Dead Stream Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
20.8 km
Roscommon Zoo
52.5 km
Cadillac-Soo Lumber Company 3
26.1 km
Charles T. Mitchell House
25.7 km
Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
23.5 km
Cadillac Public Library
25.7 km
Frank J. Cobbs House
25.5 km
Eggleston School
52.1 km
Elks Temple Building
25.9 km
Cobbs and Mitchell Building
25.8 km
M-72–Au Sable River Bridge
47.1 km
Masonic Temple Building
25.9 km
Fife Lake–Union District No. 1 Schoolhouse
36.4 km
Twin Birch Golf Course
44.5 km
Cobbs and Mitchell Mill No 1 Historical Marker
26 km
Missaukee County Historical Society Museum
9.7 km
Mesick Public Library
49.5 km
Cadillac Wexford Public Library
26 km
Missaukee County Veterans Memorial Park
9.2 km
Kingsley Village Office
44 km
Kingsley Middle School
44.3 km
Brownson Memorial Park
43.9 km
Veterans Monument
32.8 km
Kingsley Public Library Branch
44 km
Lake Gitchegumee
48.8 kmReviews
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