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 an unincorporated community in Iron County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.
History
A post office was established at Pentoga in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1937. The community was given its name by the owners of the Montambo mill. The name Pentoga is the nickname of a Chippewa chiefs wife from the area and means bull head.
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