Manistee, Port city in western Michigan, United States
Located on an isthmus between Manistee Lake and Lake Michigan, the city features the Manistee River flowing through its center toward Lake Michigan.
The first European settlement began in 1841 when John Stronach and his son established a sawmill at the Manistee River mouth.
The name Manistee originates from Ojibwe language, referring to a river with islands at its mouth or a connection to forest lands.
The city maintains three harbors on Lake Michigan and offers direct access to 270 miles of rivers for water activities throughout the year.
During the late 1800s, Manistee developed into a major manufacturing center for both lumber production and salt extraction industries.
Location: Manistee County
Inception: 1841
Elevation above the sea: 202 m
Website: https://manisteemi.gov
GPS coordinates: 44.24361,-86.32139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
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