Alcona Township, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alcona Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Alcona County and the administered communities of Lost Lake Woods (1) and portions of Hubbard Lake (2)
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Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Alcona
Organized	February 2, 1867
Area
• Total	66.36 sq mi (171.9 km2)
• Land	57.50 sq mi (148.9 km2)
• Water	8.86 sq mi (22.9 km2)
Elevation	797 ft (243 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	966
• Density	14.557/sq mi (5.620/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)	48721 (Black River) 48728 (Curran) 48742 (Lincoln) 48762 (Spruce) 49747 (Hubbard Lake) 49766 (Ossineke)
Area code(s)	989
FIPS code	26-01040
GNIS feature ID	1625815

Alcona Township is a special type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Alcona County in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 966 people lived here.

What Communities Are in Alcona Township?

Alcona Township is home to several smaller communities. These places are not officially separate towns but are areas where people live close together.

Black River: A Historic Fishing Village

• Black River is a community right on the shores of Lake Huron. It was first settled way back in 1849. The community got its name from the nearby Black River.
• It started as a small fishing village, where French trappers and fishermen lived.
• Later, from 1876 to 1880, it became a huge center for cutting down trees (lumbering). For a while, Black River was the biggest producer of pine timber in the world!
• After the lumber industry slowed down, it went back to being a fishing village.
• Black River has its own ZIP code, 48721, which covers parts of Alcona Township.

Hubbard Lake: A Lakeside Community

• Hubbard Lake is another community that surrounds the beautiful Hubbard Lake.
• It's important not to confuse this community with another place also called Hubbard Lake, which is a bit further north in Alpena County.

Larson Beach: Part of Hubbard Lake

• Larson Beach is a small community located within the larger Hubbard Lake area.

Lost Lake Woods: In the Heart of the Township

• Lost Lake Woods is a community found right in the middle of Alcona Township.

Exploring the Geography of Alcona Township

Alcona Township covers a total area of about 66.36 square miles (171.87 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 57.50 square miles (148.92 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 8.86 square miles (22.95 square kilometers), is water.

Natural Features and Parks

• A part of Negwegon State Park is located in the southern area of the township. This park also stretches north into Alpena County.
• Some areas of the township are also part of the Huron National Forest, which is a large forest managed by the government.
• The township has a beautiful coastline along Lake Huron.
• It also includes the Black River and a portion of Hubbard Lake.

Major Roads in Alcona Township

• US 23: This important highway runs along the eastern side of the township, close to Lake Huron.
• F-41: This is a county-designated highway that helps people get around within the township.

How Many People Live in Alcona Township?

The population of Alcona Township has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 966 people living there.

Education in Alcona Township

All students in Alcona Township attend schools that are part of the Alcona Community Schools district.