Menominee, Michigan facts for kids
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Menominee, Michigan
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The First Street Historic District in Menominee
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Location within Menominee County
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 Menominee, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Menominee, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Menominee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.49 sq mi (14.22 km2) |
| • Land | 5.16 sq mi (13.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,488 |
| • Density | 1,644.01/sq mi (634.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49858
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-53020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0632104 |
Menominee (/məˈnɒməni/ MƏ-nom-Ə-nee) is a city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It's the main city, or county seat, of Menominee County, Michigan. In 2020, about 8,488 people lived there. Menominee is the fourth-largest city in the Upper Peninsula. It is smaller than Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, and Escanaba. The nearby Menominee Township is a separate area.
Menominee is part of the Marinette, Wisconsin–Michigan area. This area is called a micropolitan statistical area.
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History of Menominee
This area was once the home of the Menominee Indian Tribe. The city of Menominee gets its name from their English name. This name means "wild rice". The Ojibwe people gave them this nickname. It was because the Menominee grew wild rice as a main food. In their own language, the Menominee call themselves Mamaceqtaw, which means "the people". They call the town Menīkāneh, meaning "at the good village".
The Menominee Tribe later moved west of the Mississippi River. They now have a reservation in Wisconsin. This happened after they gave their land to the United States in the 1836 Treaty of the Cedars.
Lumber and New Inventions
In the 1800s, Menominee became famous for its lumber industry. At its busiest time, it made more lumber than any other city in the United States. During this rich period, the Menominee Opera House was built. It is being fixed up today.
In the 1910s, a small car called the "Dudly Bug" was made in Menominee. As lumber production slowed down, local businesses wanted to make other things. They brought inventor Marshall Burns Lloyd to Menominee. His company, Lloyd Manufacturing, made baby buggies from wicker. In 1917, Lloyd invented a machine that could weave wicker automatically. This machine process is still used today!
Now, in the 21st century, Menominee's economy relies on manufacturing. They make paper products, wicker outdoor furniture, and car parts. Tourism is also important for the city.
Sports and Rivalries
The Menominee Maroons are the local high school sports teams. They have won state championships in basketball (1967) and football (1998, 2006, and 2007). In 2006, the Maroons had a perfect season. They scored 513 points and only allowed 38 points against them! They even beat former state champions from Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Menominee has a long-standing football rivalry with its neighbor, Marinette, Wisconsin. This rivalry is one of the longest in the nation.
In the 1800s, football became popular. A local team called the North End Athletic Club (N.E.A.C. Colts) played against the first Green Bay team. This Green Bay team was sponsored by the Indian Packing Co. and led by Curly Lambeau. The Green Bay team won that game 53–0.
Geography of Menominee
Menominee is the southernmost city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The city covers about 5.48 square miles (14.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Menominee has a special stone marker. It shows the halfway point between the North Pole and the Equator. This spot is a little north of the 45th parallel north. This is because the Earth is slightly flatter at the poles. Menominee is one of only a few places in Michigan and the U.S. with such a marker.
In 2010, an unusual crack formed in the ground in Menominee. It is known as the Menominee Crack.
Twin Cities: Menominee and Marinette
Menominee, Michigan, and Marinette, Wisconsin are often called "twin cities". They are very close to each other. They share many things, like a hospital, a community foundation, a newspaper, and a chamber of commerce. Marinette is the main city of the Marinette, Wisconsin–Menominee, Michigan area. Many groups from both cities work together to help the whole community.
Climate in Menominee
Menominee has a climate with big temperature changes throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
| Climate data for Menonimee, Michigan | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 27 (−3) |
30 (−1) |
39 (4) |
52 (11) |
65 (18) |
75 (24) |
80 (27) |
78 (26) |
70 (21) |
56 (13) |
43 (6) |
31 (−1) |
54 (12) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 11 (−12) |
13 (−11) |
22 (−6) |
33 (1) |
45 (7) |
55 (13) |
59 (15) |
58 (14) |
50 (10) |
39 (4) |
28 (−2) |
18 (−8) |
36 (2) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.43 (11) |
0.16 (4.1) |
0.51 (13) |
1.13 (29) |
1.46 (37) |
1.5 (38) |
1.48 (38) |
1.33 (34) |
1.39 (35) |
1.23 (31) |
0.81 (21) |
0.39 (9.9) |
11.82 (300) |
People of Menominee
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,597 | — | |
| 1880 | 3,288 | 105.9% | |
| 1890 | 10,630 | 223.3% | |
| 1900 | 12,818 | 20.6% | |
| 1910 | 10,507 | −18.0% | |
| 1920 | 8,907 | −15.2% | |
| 1930 | 10,320 | 15.9% | |
| 1940 | 10,230 | −0.9% | |
| 1950 | 11,151 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 11,289 | 1.2% | |
| 1970 | 10,748 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 10,099 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 9,398 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 9,131 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 8,599 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 8,488 | −1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 8,599 people living in Menominee. Most residents (96.7%) were White. About 0.9% were Native American. The average age in the city was 44 years old. About 21.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
Downtown and Marina
Menominee has a downtown area that runs along the shores of Green Bay. This area includes the Great Lakes Memorial Marina and a park. Many buildings in the First Street Historic District are from the late 1800s or early 1900s. They have been restored and now hold restaurants, shops, and galleries. The Menominee Bandshell in the park is a popular spot. It hosts concerts, art shows, car shows, and a four-day community festival.
Economy and Jobs
The Menominee area has many different industries. These include shipbuilding, making car parts, chemicals, and airplane parts. They also design and build helicopters. Health care and paper-making are important industries too. Sometimes, local companies need more skilled workers.
Many types of jobs are available in Menominee. These include assemblers, electricians, machinists, and welders. There are also jobs for forklift drivers, painters, and quality control workers.
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has its main office and factory in Menominee. They make F-28F and F-280FX piston helicopters. They also build the 480B turbine helicopter there.
Transportation
Roads and Highways
Several main roads connect through Menominee:
- US 41 goes north to Escanaba and Marquette. It goes south to Marinette, Wisconsin and Green Bay, Wisconsin.
M-35 goes northeast. It offers a more direct route to Escanaba along Green Bay.- WI 64 starts in Marinette and goes west.
- WI 180 starts in Marinette and goes north, then west.
The Indian Trails bus company offers daily bus service. It connects Hancock and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The bus stops in Menominee.
Airport Access
Menominee is served by the Menominee-Marinette Twin County Airport (KMNM).
Past Car Ferries
The Ann Arbor Railroad used to run car ferries across Lake Michigan. These ferries went from Elberta, Michigan, to Menominee. This service started in 1894. It also connected train freight with the Wisconsin & Michigan Railway. This ferry service ended in 1970. Today, the old car ferry slip is a boat launch.
Train Service
Today, the train lines in Menominee only offer freight service. This service is provided by the Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad.
The Milwaukee Road railroad started passenger service to Menominee in 1903. They built a train station that year. They shared the tracks with the Wisconsin & Michigan Railway. Fewer people rode the trains by 1920. The Milwaukee Road stopped passenger service to Menominee in 1927. The Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad continued freight service until 1938.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad also had a station in town. Passenger service to their station ended in 1969. The old Milwaukee Road train station is now privately owned.
Education
The school district in Menominee is called Menominee Area Public Schools. In 1918, the school district stopped teaching German. They even burned their German textbooks.
Recreation and Fun
Menominee's waterfront is a great place for public events in the summer. The city hosts a festival there. The Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce also organizes a concert series. These concerts happen on Thursdays from late June to mid-August.
The Cabela Master Walleye Circuit brought many fishermen and women to the area. They came for fishing tournaments in 2005, 2008, and 2009.
Images for kids
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Welcome sign
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Marina
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US 41 in Menominee
Notable People from Menominee
- James Bonk, chemistry professor
- Audrey Cleary, North Dakota state legislator
- John O. Henes, businessman
- Kathleen Kirkham, silent-film actress
- Mitchell Leisen, Hollywood director
- Kent T. Lundgren, pharmacist and Michigan state senator
- Dave Mason, NFL player
- Richard P. Matty, Wisconsin state assemblyman
- John McLean, Olympic silver medal winner
- Alvin H. Nielsen, molecular spectroscopist
- Harald Herborg Nielsen, physicist
- William Nolde, last American soldier killed in Vietnam
- Fred Stephenson Norcross, football player and coach
- Doris Packer, actress
- Bill Rademacher, NFL player, Super Bowl III champion
- Mitzi Shore, owner of The Comedy Store
- Samuel M. Stephenson, member of United States House of Representatives
- Bart Stupak, member of US House of Representatives
- Laurie Stupak, former mayor of Menominee, wife of Bart Stupak
- Robyn Leigh Tanguay, molecular toxicologist
- Leonard J. Umnus, college football player and coach
See also
In Spanish: Menominee (Míchigan) para niños
