Wick-A-Te-Wah, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wick-A-Te-Wah, Michigan
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 Wick-A-Te-Wah, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Manistee |
| Township | Onekama |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1622152 |
Wick-A-Te-Wah (sometimes spelled Wic-a-te-wah) is a special place in Michigan. It's a summer resort area where people go to relax and have fun. You can find it in Onekama Township, which is part of Manistee County. This spot is right on the southern shore of Portage Lake. It sits between the Portage Lake Bible Camp Camp Delight and another area called Red Park.
History of Wick-A-Te-Wah
Wick-A-Te-Wah became a summer resort a long time ago. In the early 1900s, a man named Mr. H. Ward Leonard helped create it. He was a developer from Manistee.
In 1917, Mr. Leonard shared a brochure about the area. This brochure showed what the property was like. It also let people know that land lots were available to buy.
Fun Events
Wick-A-Te-Wah is famous for its annual Fourth of July parade. Many people think it's one of the best Fourth of July parades in all of Michigan.
The parade brings in large crowds of people. Many neighbors also join in the fun. It's a big celebration for the community.
