Donken, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Donken, Michigan
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Sign for Donken along M-26
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 Donken, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| Township | Elm River |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49965 (Toivola)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 624785 |
Donken is a small, unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's usually part of a larger township or county. Donken is located within Elm River Township. You can find it along M-26, which is a state highway. It's about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) southwest of a town called South Range.
Discover Donken's Past
Donken started as a small settlement because of businesses that were built there. The very first businesses were the Case Lumber Company mill and a general store. A mill is a factory that processes raw materials, like cutting timber into lumber. A general store sells many different kinds of goods, like a small supermarket.
Early Businesses and Leaders
The owner of these first businesses was a person named Earl J. Case. He played a big role in the community's early days. On April 7, 1919, Earl J. Case became Donken's first postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a local post office. They make sure mail gets sorted and delivered.
Donken and the Railroad
Donken was also an important stop on the Copper Range Railroad. This railroad was very important for moving goods and people in the area. Being a railroad station meant Donken was connected to other towns. It helped the community grow and thrive in its early years.
