Bruce Crossing, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bruce Crossing, Michigan
Census-designated place (CDP) & unincorporated community
Looking south along US 45 toward M-28
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Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Ontonagon
Township	Stannard
Settled	1888
Area
• Total	4.51 sq mi (11.69 km2)
• Land	4.51 sq mi (11.69 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,138 ft (347 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	184
• Density	40.78/sq mi (15.74/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code(s)	49912
Area code(s)	906
GNIS feature ID	622123

Bruce Crossing is an unincorporated community in Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Bruce Crossing is located in Stannard Township at the junction of U.S. Highway 45 and M-28, 24.5 miles (39.4 km) south-southeast of the village of Ontonagon. The community has a post office with the 49912 ZIP Code.

History

Bruce Crossing was first settled by August Neuman, who built a sawmill at the location. The community was originally named Bruce's Crossing when its post office opened on March 5, 1888. The name came from the first postmaster, Donald M. Bruce, who owned a store at the crossing of the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway and the old Military Road. It was shortened to Bruce Crossing on August 13, 1891.

Climate

July is typically the warmest month in Bruce Crossing, when highs average 77 °F (25 °C) and lows average 53 °F (12 °C). January is coldest, when the high temperatures average 19 °F (-7 °C) and the lows average -1 °F (-18 °C). The highest recorded temperature was 97 °F (36 °C) in 1975, and the lowest was -43 °F (−42 °C) in 1951.

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Gallery

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  Bruce Crossing post office

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  Bruce Crossing sign on US 45

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  Tulppo's Restaurant in Bruce Crossing