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Gentian, Michigan
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 Gentian, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Gentian, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Township | Sands |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49855 (Marquette)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1617580 |
Gentian is a small place in Marquette County, Michigan. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Sands Township. Because it's unincorporated, Gentian doesn't have official borders or population numbers.
History of Gentian
Gentian got its name from a beautiful flower. The fringed gentian flowers were growing near the community when it was first settled. These pretty blue or purple flowers are known for their unique fringed petals.
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