Pentoga, Michigan facts for kids
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Pentoga, Michigan
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 Pentoga, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Township | Stambaugh Township |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
49920
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2129433 |
Pentoga is a small, unincorporated community located in Iron County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is part of Stambaugh Township.
Pentoga's History
A post office was opened in Pentoga in the year 1900. This office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for many years, but it was eventually closed in 1937.
How Pentoga Got Its Name
The name 'Pentoga' has an interesting story. The people who owned the Montambo mill in the area chose the name for the community. 'Pentoga' was actually the nickname of a Chippewa chief's wife who lived nearby. The name means "bull head."
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