Port Sanilac, Michigan facts for kids
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Port Sanilac, Michigan
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Location of Port Sanilac, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
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| • Total | 567 |
| • Density | 666.27/sq mi (257.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48469
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-65900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0635267 |
Port Sanilac is a small village located in Sanilac County, Michigan, a state in the United States. It sits right on the beautiful shore of Lake Huron. In 2020, about 567 people lived in Port Sanilac.
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History of Port Sanilac
Port Sanilac started as a settlement for lumberjacks on the shore of Lake Huron. It was first called "Bark Shanty." In the late 1840s and 1850s, the community grew. It gained its first sawmill, a schoolhouse, and a general store.
In 1854, Bark Shanty opened its first post office. The village was renamed Port Sanilac in 1857. It got its new name because it is located in Sanilac Township, which is in Sanilac County. A local story says the name comes from a Wyandotte Indian Chief named Sanilac. You can learn more about how Michigan counties got their names in the List of Michigan county name etymologies.
Important Landmarks in Port Sanilac
Port Sanilac has some interesting old buildings and places.
- The Port Sanilac lighthouse is a famous landmark. It first opened in 1886 and used kerosene for its light. In 1924, it was updated to use electricity.
- Another important building is a large Victorian mansion. It has twenty rooms and was built in 1872. A doctor named Dr. Joseph Loop, who traveled by horse and buggy, built it. Today, this mansion is the Sanilac County Museum.
- The Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve is a special area in the lake. It is known for its many shipwrecks. This preserve is very popular with people who enjoy scuba diving.
Geography of Port Sanilac
Port Sanilac is located at 43°25′56″N 82°32′33″W / 43.43222°N 82.54250°W. The village covers about 0.80 square miles (2.20 square kilometers) of land. It is part of an area in Michigan called the Thumb. This area gets its name because it looks like a thumb on a map of Michigan.
Port Sanilac Harbor
The Port Sanilac Harbor is on the west side of Lake Huron. It is about 30 miles north of Port Huron, Michigan. This harbor was built to be a safe place for boats to stop during storms. It is protected by strong walls called breakwaters.
The harbor basin is 10 feet deep, and the entrance channel is 12 feet deep. The harbor is mostly used by people who enjoy recreational boating.
Population of Port Sanilac
The number of people living in Port Sanilac has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 595 | — | |
| 1900 | 314 | — | |
| 1910 | 216 | −31.2% | |
| 1920 | 135 | −37.5% | |
| 1930 | 147 | 8.9% | |
| 1940 | 204 | 38.8% | |
| 1950 | 247 | 21.1% | |
| 1960 | 361 | 46.2% | |
| 1970 | 493 | 36.6% | |
| 1980 | 598 | 21.3% | |
| 1990 | 656 | 9.7% | |
| 2000 | 658 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 623 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 567 | −9.0% | |
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Port Sanilac in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 623 people living in the village. There were 290 households, which are groups of people living together. About 19.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 51.1 years.
Media in Port Sanilac
People in Port Sanilac can listen to many radio stations and watch several TV channels.
Radio Stations
Here are some popular radio stations:
- 630 AM CFCO plays Country music.
- 660 AM WMIC plays Country music and has News and Talk shows.
- 950 AM WWJ broadcasts News.
- 1380 AM WPHM broadcasts News.
- 1450 AM WHLS plays Rock music.
- 92.5 FM WBGV plays Country music.
- 95.9 FM CFPL plays Rock music.
- 96.9 FM WBTI plays Top 40 music.
- 97.7 FM WTGV plays Easy Listening, Soft Rock, and Sports.
- 103.7 FM WCZE plays Country music.
- 106.3 FM CHKS plays Rock music.
- 107.1 FM WSAQ plays Country music.
TV Stations
Here are some TV channels available:
- Channel 2 WJBK Detroit (Fox News)
- Channel 4 WDIV Detroit (NBC)
- Channel 5 WNEM-TV Saginaw-Bay City (CBS)
- Channel 7 WXYZ-TV Detroit (ABC)
Education in Port Sanilac
Students in Port Sanilac attend Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools. The high school and middle school are combined. They are located off M-46, between Port Sanilac and Carsonville.
Port Sanilac's last elementary school closed in the early 1980s. That building is now used as the Bark Shanty Community Center. Younger students travel by bus to Carsonville for elementary school.
Images for kids
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The official seal of the Village of Port Sanilac.
See also
In Spanish: Port Sanilac (Míchigan) para niños
