Banat, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Banat, Michigan
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 Banat, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Banat, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Menominee |
| Township | Holmes |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49821
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-40600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 620537 |
Banat is a small community in Menominee County, Michigan. It is where Holmes Township has its main office. Romanian immigrants named Banat. They came from a region called Banat in Europe during the mid-1800s.
Long ago, Banat was a busy place. It had a school, a church, stores, a gas station, and even a train station. People first farmed here. But by the 1900s, farming became hard because of the soil and weather. Many people moved away. The school and church closed down.
Today, Banat has a small number of people living there all the time. Many old homes are now used for fun activities. People enjoy hunting and fishing. There is also a course for cross-country skiing that opened in the late 1990s. A rental lodge and a storage facility are the main businesses now. Recently, some farming has started again, especially for crops like soy and corn. There is also at least one cattle farm.
Wildlife in Banat
Wildlife has made a great comeback in the Banat area. This happened because farming declined and new environmental laws were made in the 1970s. Programs also helped bring animals back.
For example, in the 1970s, there were no bald eagles here. There were also very few black bears. Now, many eagles nest in the area. There is also a healthy population of bears. Many other birds and small mammals are doing well too.
Who Lives in Banat?
Most people in Banat are Caucasian, about 95.8%. The other 4.2% are from different backgrounds or mixed races.
Famous People from Banat
- Lou Thesz, a famous professional wrestler.
