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Lake George, Michigan
Looking north along Lake George Street
Looking north along Lake George Street
Lake George, Michigan is located in Michigan
Lake George, Michigan
Lake George, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lake George, Michigan is located in the United States
Lake George, Michigan
Lake George, Michigan
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Michigan
County Clare
Township Lincoln
Established 1899
Elevation
1,112 ft (339 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48633
Area code(s) 989
GNIS feature ID 629975

Lake George is a small, friendly community in Clare County, Michigan. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community." This means it's part of a larger area called Lincoln Township. Lake George is located right at the northern tip of the beautiful Lake George.

The area uses the ZIP code 48633. This ZIP code provides mail service through P.O. Boxes to homes around the northern side of Lake George. A post office first opened here on December 8, 1899. In 2021, about 107 people lived in the area covered by the 48633 ZIP code.

Discover Lake George, Michigan

Lake George is a quiet spot in Michigan. It is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. The community is a mix of people who have lived there for a long time and visitors who come for vacations.

The History of Lake George

Lake George started as a place for cutting down trees and processing wood. It was founded by a person named George Lake. The community also served as a stop on the Toledo, Ann Arbor and North Michigan Railway line. This railway helped move lumber and goods.

Lumbering Innovations

A man named Winfield Scott Gerrish changed how lumber was moved in Michigan. He built a special railroad just for logging. This railroad was seven miles long. It connected Lake George to the Muskegon River in Clare County. This made it much easier and faster to transport logs.

Nature and Wildlife

The area around Lake George is mostly covered by forests. These woods are home to many different kinds of animals. You might see white-tail deer, wild turkey, and pheasant. Many other game animals also live here.

Fishing Fun

Fishing is a very popular activity in Lake George. There are many lakes nearby, with ten lakes within a ten-mile drive. These lakes are full of different fish. You can catch largemouth bass, perch, bluegill, and sunfish. Other fish include pike, musky, bullhead catfish, and rock bass.

Community Life

The people who live in Lake George are a mix of different groups. Some are from the original families who settled the area a long time ago. Others are tourists who visit and stay during the summer months. This mix creates a unique community feel.

The Old Train Depot

Long ago, there was a train station in Lake George. It is no longer standing today. On July 19, 1925, two trains crashed at this depot.

The "Depot" Party Store

The building that is now called the "Depot" party store has a long history. It was first built in 1937 by John Seats Sr. The local post office was also inside this grocery store. Lula Seats, a member of the Seats family, ran the post office. The store stayed in the Seats family for three generations until 1973.

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