Eastport, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eastport, Michigan
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Location within Antrim County
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 Eastport, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Eastport, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Antrim County |
| Township | Torch Lake |
| Settled | 1863 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 206 |
| • Density | 103.21/sq mi (39.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49627
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-24300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 625301 |
Eastport is a small community in Antrim County, Michigan. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau has drawn official borders around it for counting people.
In 2020, about 206 people lived in Eastport. It is part of Torch Lake Township. Eastport sits on a narrow strip of land called an isthmus. This land is between Torch Lake and Grand Traverse Bay.
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Discovering Eastport's Past
Eastport has a cool history, especially for a small place. It started as a logging area.
When Was Eastport First Settled?
A lumberman named Murdock Andress first settled this area in 1863. A few years later, in 1869, a hotel was built. This helped the community grow.
How Eastport Got Its Name
A post office opened here on March 29, 1872. It was first called Wilson. But on September 8, 1873, its name was changed to Eastport. The name "Eastport" makes sense because it was an important shipping spot on the eastern side of Grand Traverse Bay. It was directly across the bay from another town called Northport.
Eastport Becomes Official
For a long time, Eastport was just a community without official borders. But for the 2010 census, it became a new census-designated place. This means it now has official boundaries and population numbers.
Exploring Eastport's Location
Eastport is a unique place because of where it is located. It has access to two different bodies of water.
What Is Eastport's Size?
The U.S. Census Bureau says Eastport covers about 2.00 square miles (5.18 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.99 square miles (5.15 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Waterways Around Eastport
Eastport is at the northern tip of Torch Lake. Torch Lake is the second-largest inland lake in Michigan. The community also has a shoreline on Grand Traverse Bay. This bay is a big arm of Lake Michigan.
Main Roads in Eastport
Two important highways run through or start in Eastport:
US 31 is a major road that goes north and south through the community.
M-88 is a road that goes east and west. It begins right in Eastport.
Who Lives in Eastport?
The number of people living in Eastport changes over time. Here's a quick look at its population.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 218 | — | |
| 2020 | 206 | −5.5% | |
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In 2010, the population of Eastport was 218 people. By 2020, the number of residents was 206.
See also
In Spanish: Eastport (Míchigan) para niños
