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Plains, Michigan
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 Plains, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Plains, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Township | Forsyth |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49841 (Gwinn)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1617790 |
Plains is a small, quiet community located in Marquette County in the state of Michigan, United States. It is part of Forsyth Township.
Plains is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own official town government or exact borders like a city or village would. Instead, it's governed by the larger township it's located within.
History of Plains
The name of this community, Plains, comes from its location. It was named because it sits on a flat area of land, which is often called a "plain."
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