Lake City, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lake City, Michigan
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Looking north along Main Street (M-66)
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"Michigan's Christmas Tree Capital"
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Location within Missaukee County and the state of Michigan
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 Lake City, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lake City, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Missaukee |
| Settled | 1868 |
| Incorporated | 1889 (village) 1932 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 829 |
| • Density | 791.79/sq mi (305.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49651
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-44480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0629968, 1626581 |
Lake City is a small city in the state of Michigan in the United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Missaukee County. Lake City is the largest city in this county.
The city is located in the northern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. In 2020, about 829 people lived there. Lake City is sometimes called "Michigan's Christmas Tree Capital." This is because many Christmas tree farms are found nearby.
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History of Lake City
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The first person to settle in this area was Daniel Reeder in 1868. He built his cabin near a lake now known as Lake Missaukee.
In 1872, a post office opened and was named Reeder. The county chose Reeder to be its county seat in 1873. This meant it became the center for county government.
The community was renamed Lake City in 1877. It officially became a village in 1889 and then a city in 1932.
In the early 1900s, Missaukee County grew a lot because of the timber industry. Timber means wood from trees. Lake City still has lumber mills today, which help the community.
Geography of Lake City
Lake City is located in the western part of Missaukee County. It is about 14 miles (22.5 km) northeast of Cadillac. The city covers an area of about 1.05 square miles (2.71 sq km), all of which is land.
The city gets its name from the many lakes nearby. Lake Missaukee is one of these lakes and forms the western edge of the city. Other large lakes close by include Crooked Lake and Sapphire Lake.
Education in Lake City
Students in Lake City attend schools in the Lake City Area Schools district. Older students go to Lake City High School.
Transportation in Lake City
Lake City is connected by two main highways. These roads help people travel to and from the city.
Major Highways
- M-55 is a highway that runs east to west. It crosses the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It connects cities like Manistee on Lake Michigan to Tawas City on Lake Huron.
- M-66 is a highway that runs north to south. It stretches from the Indiana border up to Charlevoix on Lake Michigan. It is one of the longest state highways in Michigan. M-66 passes through cities such as Battle Creek and Ionia.
Population of Lake City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 61 | — | |
| 1890 | 663 | 986.9% | |
| 1900 | 816 | 23.1% | |
| 1910 | 740 | −9.3% | |
| 1920 | 582 | −21.4% | |
| 1930 | 610 | 4.8% | |
| 1940 | 693 | 13.6% | |
| 1950 | 719 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 718 | −0.1% | |
| 1970 | 704 | −1.9% | |
| 1980 | 843 | 19.7% | |
| 1990 | 858 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 923 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 836 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 829 | −0.8% | |
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The population of Lake City changes over time. In 2010, there were 836 people living in the city. Most people were White, and there were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 23% of the people living in Lake City were under 18 years old in 2010. Around 19% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was about 40.5 years.
Notable People from Lake City
Many interesting people have connections to Lake City. Here are a few:
- Albert J. Engel, a former politician who served in government.
- Albert J. Engel Jr., a judge who worked for a high court in the United States.
- Bruce Rendon, a politician.
- Daire Rendon, a former state representative.
- Burt Reynolds, a famous actor who won awards for his work in movies and TV.
- James Wieghart, a newspaper editor.
See also
In Spanish: Lake City (Míchigan) para niños
