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Alanson, Michigan

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Alanson, Michigan
NameAlanson, Michigan
Settlement typeVillage
Coordinates45.443056, -84.786111
Subdivision typeCountry
Subdivision nameUnited States
Subdivision type1State
Subdivision name1Michigan
Subdivision type2County
Subdivision name2Emmet
Population total738
Population as of2010
TimezoneEastern
Utc offset-5
Timezone DSTEDT
Utc offset DST-4
Postal code typeZIP code
Postal code49706
Area code231
Area code typeArea code
Blank1 nameFIPS code
Blank1 info26-01940
Blank2 nameGNIS feature ID
Blank2 info0620011

Alanson, Michigan is a village located in Emmet County, near Petoskey and Harbor Springs. The village is situated near the Crooked River and is close to Mackinac State Forest. Alanson is also near the Inland Waterway, which connects Lake Huron to Paradise and Cedarville. The village is home to the Alanson Public Library, which is part of the Mackinac Island Public Library system and the Petoskey District Library.

Geography

Alanson is located in Northern Michigan, near the Tip of the Mitt. The village is surrounded by the Pigeon River Country State Forest and is close to the Black River. The Crooked River flows through the village and empties into Crooked Lake, which is connected to the Inland Waterway. Alanson is near the Mackinac Bridge, which connects the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The village is also close to St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. The Tahquamenon Falls State Park is located near Alanson, as well as the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie.

History

The village of Alanson was founded in 1905 and was named after Alanson Briggs, a Chicago businessman. The village was originally a lumber town and was home to several sawmills, including the Alanson Lumber Company. The village was also a major stop on the Pere Marquette Railway, which connected Grand Rapids to Petoskey. Alanson was also home to the Alanson Hotel, which was built in 1906 and was a popular stop for tourists. The village was also near the Battle of Mackinac Island, which took place during the War of 1812. The village is also close to the Straits of Mackinac, which was an important location during the French and Indian War.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the village had a population of 738 people. The village has a total area of 1.0 square mile and a population density of 738 people per square mile. The village is located in Emmet County, which has a population of 32,694 people. The village is also part of the Petoskey, Michigan Micropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 27,547 people. The village is near the Little Traverse Bay, which is home to the Odawa people and the Ottawa people. The village is also close to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Economy

The economy of Alanson is based on tourism and manufacturing. The village is home to several small businesses, including the Alanson General Store and the Village Inn. The village is also close to the Tannery Creek Campground, which is a popular destination for camping and fishing. The village is also near the Petoskey State Park, which is a popular destination for hiking and skiing. The village is also home to the Alanson Village Council, which is responsible for the governance of the village. The village is also part of the Northern Michigan University system, which includes Lake Superior State University and Michigan Technological University.

Education

The village of Alanson is served by the Alanson Public Schools district, which includes Alanson Elementary School and Alanson High School. The village is also close to the Petoskey High School and the Harbor Springs High School. The village is also home to the Alanson Public Library, which is part of the Mackinac Island Public Library system and the Petoskey District Library. The village is also near the North Central Michigan College, which is a community college that serves the Northern Michigan region. The village is also close to the University of Michigan, which has a campus in Ann Arbor.

Infrastructure

The village of Alanson is connected to the rest of Northern Michigan by US-31 and I-75. The village is also close to the Pellston Regional Airport, which offers flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The village is also served by the Indian Trails bus system, which connects Alanson to Petoskey and Gaylord. The village is also near the Mackinac Bridge, which connects the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The village is also close to the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, which is a major shipping route between Lake Superior and the other Great Lakes. The village is also part of the Northern Michigan Regional Planning Commission, which includes Charlevoix and Cheboygan. Category:Villages in Michigan