Cheboygan, Michigan facts for kids
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Cheboygan, Michigan
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Kingston Theater in Downtown Cheboygan
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Location within Cheboygan County
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 Cheboygan, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Cheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.00 sq mi (18.12 km2) |
| • Land | 6.86 sq mi (17.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,770 |
| • Density | 695.03/sq mi (268.35/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | "Cheboyganite(s)" |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49721
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-15000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0623135 |
Cheboygan (pronounced shə-BOY-gən) is a city in the state of Michigan, USA. It is the main city and county seat of Cheboygan County. In 2020, about 4,770 people lived there.
Cheboygan is located on Lake Huron. It sits right where the Cheboygan River flows into the lake. It is one of the biggest American cities on Lake Huron. Cheboygan is in Northern Michigan. It is the northernmost city in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Just north of Cheboygan is Bois Blanc Island. You can get to this island by taking a ferry from Cheboygan.
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History of Cheboygan
Cheboygan was first a settlement of the Ojibwe people. In 1844, a man named Jacob Sammons built a cabin there. He chose an old native camping spot called Shabwegan. More settlers came, and a post office named "Duncan" opened in 1846. It became the county seat in 1853.
Duncan or Duncan City got its own post office in 1850. This happened because sawmills were built in the area. Duncan was the county seat until about 1870. Later, Duncan became part of the growing city of Cheboygan.
The area became known as Cheboygan in 1870. It officially became a village in 1871. Rail service was planned for Cheboygan in 1876. However, trains did not arrive until 1881. A theater was built in the town in 1877.
Cheboygan became a city in 1889.
Around 1890, Cheboygan became a port for ferryboats. These boats traveled to nearby Bois Blanc Island. In the early 1900s, a company called Flagler made small cars here.
Since 1944, Cheboygan has been home to a famous icebreaker ship. The first one was the Mackinaw. It served until 2006. Now, the newer Mackinaw calls Cheboygan its home port.
What Does the Name Cheboygan Mean?
The city's name is the same as the county's. It likely comes from the Cheboygan River. The exact meaning is not fully known. It might come from an Ojibwe word zhaabonigan. This word means "sewing needle." Another idea is that it comes from "Chabwegan." This could mean "a place of ore."
Cheboygan's Geography and Climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, Cheboygan covers about 7 square miles (18.12 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part is water.
Weather in Cheboygan
Cheboygan has a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
| Climate data for Cheboygan, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1891–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
62 (17) |
86 (30) |
90 (32) |
93 (34) |
96 (36) |
103 (39) |
104 (40) |
97 (36) |
89 (32) |
78 (26) |
64 (18) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 27.2 (−2.7) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
37.6 (3.1) |
49.0 (9.4) |
61.8 (16.6) |
72.1 (22.3) |
77.4 (25.2) |
76.6 (24.8) |
69.5 (20.8) |
56.3 (13.5) |
43.7 (6.5) |
33.4 (0.8) |
52.8 (11.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 19.3 (−7.1) |
19.7 (−6.8) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
39.5 (4.2) |
51.5 (10.8) |
61.9 (16.6) |
67.6 (19.8) |
66.8 (19.3) |
59.5 (15.3) |
47.6 (8.7) |
36.6 (2.6) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
43.7 (6.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 11.4 (−11.4) |
10.3 (−12.1) |
17.9 (−7.8) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
41.3 (5.2) |
51.7 (10.9) |
57.7 (14.3) |
57.0 (13.9) |
49.5 (9.7) |
38.9 (3.8) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
34.6 (1.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −30 (−34) |
−35 (−37) |
−21 (−29) |
−6 (−21) |
10 (−12) |
30 (−1) |
32 (0) |
29 (−2) |
24 (−4) |
13 (−11) |
−6 (−21) |
−21 (−29) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.80 (46) |
1.32 (34) |
1.76 (45) |
2.78 (71) |
2.88 (73) |
2.89 (73) |
3.11 (79) |
3.30 (84) |
3.36 (85) |
4.09 (104) |
2.60 (66) |
2.08 (53) |
31.97 (812) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 24.2 (61) |
18.1 (46) |
11.6 (29) |
4.9 (12) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
6.2 (16) |
22.0 (56) |
87.6 (223) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 15.7 | 11.5 | 10.4 | 11.5 | 12.4 | 10.7 | 11.2 | 10.4 | 12.8 | 16.3 | 14.9 | 15.2 | 153.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 12.3 | 9.0 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 4.2 | 10.3 | 43.3 |
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People of Cheboygan
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 2,269 | — | |
| 1890 | 6,235 | 174.8% | |
| 1900 | 6,489 | 4.1% | |
| 1910 | 6,859 | 5.7% | |
| 1920 | 5,642 | −17.7% | |
| 1930 | 4,923 | −12.7% | |
| 1940 | 5,673 | 15.2% | |
| 1950 | 5,687 | 0.2% | |
| 1960 | 5,859 | 3.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,553 | −5.2% | |
| 1980 | 5,106 | −8.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,999 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,295 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 4,867 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,770 | −2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Cheboygan had 4,867 people. There were 2,025 households. About 28% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 40.8 years old.
Education in Cheboygan
The public schools in Cheboygan are part of the Cheboygan Area Schools district. The city is home to Cheboygan High School.
Fun Places to Visit in Cheboygan
Media and News
Cheboygan has a daily newspaper called the Cheboygan Daily Tribune. There is also a TV station, WTOM-TV. It broadcasts from Cheboygan.
Getting Around Cheboygan
Main Roads
US 23 runs along Lake Huron. You can use it to go to Rogers City and Alpena.
M-27 is the main north-south road. It connects to Interstate 75 and M-33.
County Roads
C-64
C-66
F-05
Trails for Fun
- North Central State Trail
- North Eastern State Trail
Bus Service
- Indian Trails offers daily bus service. You can travel between St. Ignace and Bay City, Michigan.
Famous People from Cheboygan
- George M. Humphrey: He was the 55th United States Secretary of the Treasury.
- Debbie Massey: A golfer who won three LPGA Tour events.
- Scott Sigler: An author who writes science fiction and horror books.
See also
In Spanish: Cheboygan para niños
