Ontonagon, Harbor village in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, US
Ontonagon sits at the mouth of the Ontonagon River on Lake Superior, covering 3.86 square miles of land and water territory.
The village functioned as a manufacturing center until 2010, when the Smurfit-Stone Container production facility at the river mouth ceased operations.
The population of 1,285 residents maintains local traditions through annual events like the Ontonagon Hometown Christmas celebration in December.
The village connects to regional transportation networks via US 45, M-38, and M-64 highways, with the Ontonagon County Airport serving air traffic.
Ontonagon holds the distinction of being the westernmost incorporated community in the United States that operates within the Eastern Time Zone.
Location: Ontonagon County
Elevation above the sea: 188 m
Website: http://www.villageofontonagon.org
Website: http://villageofontonagon.org
GPS coordinates: 46.87111,-89.31417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
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