Carbondale, Michigan facts for kids
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Carbondale, Michigan
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 Carbondale, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Menominee |
| Township | Menominee |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49893
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1617474 |
Carbondale is a small place in Menominee County, Michigan. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
History of Carbondale
A post office opened in Carbondale in 1881. It helped people send and receive mail. However, the post office closed down in 1904.
The name "Carbondale" comes from something special that used to be there. There was a factory in the area that made charcoal. Charcoal is a type of fuel made from carbon. This factory gave the community its unique name.
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