Balsam, Michigan facts for kids
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Balsam, Michigan
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 Balsam, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Balsam, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Township | Crystal Falls Township |
| Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
49920
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1617430 |
Balsam is a small place in Iron County, Michigan, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Crystal Falls Township.
A Glimpse into Balsam's Past
Balsam got its name from the beautiful balsam fir trees. These trees were common around where the community was first set up.
When Was Balsam Established?
A post office was opened in Balsam in 1909. This was a big deal because it meant people could send and receive mail right there.
Why Did the Post Office Close?
However, the post office didn't stay open for very long. It was closed just a few months later in the same year, 1909.
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