Dollarville, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dollarville, Michigan
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Looking west along County Road 405
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 Dollarville, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Dollarville, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Luce |
| Township | McMillan |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49868 (Newberry)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 624771 |
Dollarville is a small, unincorporated community located in Luce County, in the state of Michigan. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official local government or city limits like a town or city would. Because of this, Dollarville doesn't have its own population count.
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What is Dollarville?
Dollarville is a community that is part of McMillan Township. It sits just west of the village of Newberry. You can find it along County Road 405.
Where is Dollarville?
This community is in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It's a quiet spot in a beautiful part of the state.
A Look Back: Dollarville's History
Dollarville began in 1882. It grew around a lumber mill and a general store. These were owned by a company called the American Lumber Company.
How Dollarville Got Its Name
The community was named after a man named Robert Dollar. He was the general manager of the lumber company. Robert Dollar later became very successful in the shipping business.
The Railroad and Post Office
Dollarville was once an important stop on the Detroit, Mackinac and Marquette Railroad. This railroad helped connect the community to other places.
A post office opened in Dollarville on August 17, 1883. It closed on October 14, 1903. But it reopened for a while from June 3, 1904, until April 30, 1919.
Fun Fact: How High Up Is It?
Dollarville is located 722 feet above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean!
