Helena, Marquette County, Michigan facts for kids
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Helena, Michigan
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 Helena, Marquette County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Helena, Marquette County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Township | Turin |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49880 (Rock)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1617615 |
Helena is an unincorporated community located in Marquette County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. This community is found within Turin Township. An unincorporated community like Helena does not have its own official government or specific, legally defined borders. This means it doesn't have its own population count separate from the township it's in.
History of Helena
Helena was given its name in honor of the wife of an important railroad official. Communities often grew around railroads because they were vital for moving people and goods. This naming shows the connection between the community's early days and the expansion of the railroad system.
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