Arcadia Township, Manistee County, Michigan facts for kids
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Arcadia Township, Michigan
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 Arcadia Township, Manistee County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Arcadia Township, Manistee County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Manistee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.0 sq mi (49 km2) |
| • Land | 18.6 sq mi (48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
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| • Total | 657 |
| • Density | 35.3/sq mi (13.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
49613 (Arcadia)
49614 (Bear Lake) |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-101-03320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625845 |
Arcadia Township is a small community located in Manistee County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 657 people lived there.
History of Arcadia Township
When was Arcadia Township first settled?
European settlers first came to Arcadia in 1866. Dr. W. L. Dempster, G. W. Boss, and H. Huntington settled near Bar Lake. This lake is now known as Arcadia Lake. It got its old name because a large sandbar separated it from Lake Michigan.
How did Arcadia Township get started?
The township was officially set up in 1870, not long after the first settlers arrived. The village of Arcadia itself was founded later, in 1880.
In 1882, another village called Burnhamville was started on Bar Lake. It was built around a lumber mill. Burnhamville even had its own post office for a while, until 1895.
Who was Henry Starke?
A man named Henry Starke from Milwaukee played a big part in Arcadia's early days. He built a very successful lumber mill. This mill helped the town grow and become busy. Starke also helped build Trinity Lutheran Church. This church is still an important building in Arcadia today. It is even a Michigan state historic site.
Arcadia was a busy lumber town in the early 1900s. But in 1906, Henry Starke's lumber mill burned down. It was replaced by the Arcadia Furniture Factory.
Who is Harriet Quimby?
Arcadia Township is famous for being the birthplace of Harriet Quimby. She was America's very first female aviator, meaning she was the first American woman to fly an airplane. There is a special marker in Arcadia to remember her.
For more information about historical markers in the area, you can look up Manistee County, Michigan.
Geography of Arcadia Township
Where is Arcadia Township located?
Arcadia Township is in the northwest corner of Manistee County. To the north, it shares a border with Benzie County. To the west, it is next to the large Lake Michigan.
Other townships in Manistee County are nearby. Pleasanton Township is to the east. Bear Lake Township touches its southeast corner. Onekama Township is to the south.
How big is Arcadia Township?
Arcadia Township covers a total area of about 19.0 square miles (49.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 18.6 square miles (48.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water. This means about 2% of the township is water.
The main road that goes through Arcadia Township is M-22. It runs from north to south.
Communities in Arcadia Township
What is the main community in Arcadia Township?
The main community in Arcadia Township is the village of Arcadia. It is an unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or village. It is located right on the shore of Lake Michigan.
The village of Arcadia is about 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. Its ZIP code is 49613.
