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Larch is a small, quiet place in Delta County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's what we call an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Wells Township.

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Larch, Michigan
Larch, Michigan is located in Michigan
Larch, Michigan
Larch, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Country United States
State Michigan
County Delta
Township Wells
Elevation
600 ft (183 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49837
Area code(s) 906
GNIS feature ID 630162

The Story Behind Larch's Name

The name "Larch" comes from a special type of tree. Long ago, there was a beautiful grove of American larch trees right where the community started. These trees are unique because, unlike most pine trees, their needles turn golden in the fall and then drop off.

Where is Larch Located?

Larch is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is a beautiful part of the state known for its forests and lakes. The community sits about 600 feet (183 meters) above sea level. This is like being on top of a 60-story building!

Larch is part of Delta County. This county is in the central part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The community uses the ZIP code 49837. It is also in the 906 area code.

Time Zone Information

Like many places in Michigan, Larch follows the Eastern Time Zone. This means that in the winter, it's on Eastern Standard Time (EST). During the summer, when daylight saving time is active, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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