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Coordinates: 44°12′48″N 86°16′31″W / 44.21333°N 86.27528°W / 44.21333; -86.27528
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Stronach, Michigan
Stronach is located in Michigan
Stronach
Stronach
Stronach is located in the United States
Stronach
Stronach
Coordinates: 44°12′48″N 86°16′31″W / 44.21333°N 86.27528°W / 44.21333; -86.27528
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyManistee
TownshipStronach
Area
 • Total
0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
 • Land0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
604 ft (184 m)
Population
 • Total
170
 • Density488.2/sq mi (188.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
49660 (Manistee)
Area code231
GNIS feature ID1621796[3]
FIPS code26-76820

Stronach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Stronach Township, Manistee County, Michigan, United States. Its population was 170 as of the 2020 census.[2] The community is located at the southeast end of Manistee Lake.

History

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Stronach was first called "Paggeotville" and was renamed when John and Adam Stronach built a sawmill in 1841.[4] A post office opened August 9, 1866, and was discontinued on December 21, 1893.[5] Other sources indicate the post office operated until March 31, 1954,[4] or until December 21, 1983.[6] The area is now served by the Manistee post office with ZIP code 49660.[7][8]

Geography

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Stronach is in southwestern Manistee County, in the western part of Stronach Township. The Little Manistee River runs along the southern edge of the community and flows into Manistee Lake, which is on the western edge of the community.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Stronach CDP has an area of 0.348 square miles (0.90 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2010162
20201704.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – Stronach CDP, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "Stronach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ^ a b Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stronach Post Office (historical)
  6. ^ Postmaster Finder, Post Offices by County, United States Post Office
  7. ^ ZCTA Reference Map for 49660 Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  8. ^ ZIP Code Lookup, United States Post Office
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


    Stronach, Michigan
    Stronach is located in Michigan
    Stronach
    Stronach
    Stronach is located in the United States
    Stronach
    Stronach
    Coordinates: 44°12′48″N 86°16′31″W / 44.21333°N 86.27528°W / 44.21333; -86.27528
    CountryUnited States
    StateMichigan
    CountyManistee
    TownshipStronach
    Area
    [1]
     • Total
    0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
     • Land0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
     • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
    Elevation
    604 ft (184 m)
    Population
     (2020)[2]
     • Total
    170
     • Density488.2/sq mi (188.48/km2)
    Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
     • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
    ZIP Code
    49660 (Manistee)
    Area code231
    GNIS feature ID1621796[3]
    FIPS code26-76820

    Stronach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Stronach Township, Manistee County, Michigan, United States. Its population was 170 as of the 2020 census.[2] The community is located at the southeast end of Manistee Lake.

    History

    Stronach was first called "Paggeotville" and was renamed when John and Adam Stronach built a sawmill in 1841.[4] A post office opened August 9, 1866, and was discontinued on December 21, 1893.[5] Other sources indicate the post office operated until March 31, 1954,[4] or until December 21, 1983.[6] The area is now served by the Manistee post office with ZIP code 49660.[7][8]

    Geography

    Stronach is in southwestern Manistee County, in the western part of Stronach Township. The Little Manistee River runs along the southern edge of the community and flows into Manistee Lake, which is on the western edge of the community.

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Stronach CDP has an area of 0.348 square miles (0.90 km2), all of it land.[1]

    Demographics

    Historical population
    CensusPop.Note
    2010162
    20201704.9%
    U.S. Decennial Census[9]

    References

    1. ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
    2. ^ a b "P1. Race – Stronach CDP, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
    3. ^ "Stronach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
    4. ^ a b Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
    5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stronach Post Office (historical)
    6. ^ Postmaster Finder, Post Offices by County, United States Post Office
    7. ^ ZCTA Reference Map for 49660 Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
    8. ^ ZIP Code Lookup, United States Post Office
    9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


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