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Lupton is an unincorporated village in Rose Township in Ogemaw County. The post office was established around 1895-96 and the villiage was laid out in about 20 square blocks. Joshua . Rakestraw was the postmaster in 1905. It had a population of 150 in 1917 and had a bank, post office, two hotels, two general stores, school, meat market, livery barn, drug store, barber shop and sawmill. Linton E. Cossand was the postmaster. A huge log building “Graceland Ballroom” was errected on the corner in the late 1920’s. During the day of prohibition it was a speakeasy and hideout for the imfamous “Purple Gang” of Detroit. Township Popluation: 1,260. Township Hall: 3380 Lupton Rd., Lupton, MI 48635, (989) 473-2001
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Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.
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Dining & Food: Great places to dine!
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Rose Briar Restaurant, 3379 Sage Lake Road, Lupton, MI 48635, Phone: (989) 473-3235
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Kenyons Lakeside Dining and Lounge, 814 Sage Dr, Lupton, MI 48635, Phone: (989) 473-2442
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Sunrise Restaurant, 3070 Lupton Road, Lupton, MI 48635, Phone: (989) 473-3268
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Accommodations: Where to stay in and around town!
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Birchwood Resort, 3544 Sage Lake Road, Lupton, MI 48635, Phone: (989) 473-9282
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Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc
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Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) (Military Retirees), 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777
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Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319
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Recreation: boating, camping, canoeing, dog-sledding, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, scuba diving, skiing, snowmobiling, etc.
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Big Mike’s Canoe Rental, 2595 Shady Shores Rd. Lupton, MI 48635, Phone: (989) 473-3444
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Driftwood Resort [Seasonal RV Campground)] 4032 Sage Lake Rd, Lupton, Michigan 48635, Phone: (989) 473-2440
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Green Briar Golf Course [Golf Course, Casual Dining], 3379 East Sage Lake Road, Lupton, MI 48635, Phone: (989) 473-4900
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Lost Valley Campground, 3700 E. Sage Lake Road, Lupton, MI 48635, Phone: (989) 473-2201
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Northwoods Scout Reservation, 3501 Peters Road, Lupton, MI 48635, Phone: (989) 473-2305
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Rifle River-Multi-use Trail [Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking], Rifle River Recreation, Lupton, MI 48635. Phone Number: (989) 473-2258. Trail Length: 14.00 (Miles).
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Rifle River Recreation Area, 2550 E. Rose City Rd., Lupton, MI 48635-0098, Approximate Size: 4449 (Acres). Phone Number: (989) 473-2258. Rifle River Recreation Area is a wilderness located within the AuSable State Forest and provides a variety of recreational opportunities. Great park for wildlife watching, hiking, fishing and hunting. Rifle River Recreation Area is a wilderness located within the AuSable State Forest and provides a variety of recreational opportunities. This area was formerly a private hunting and fishing retreat owned by the late H.M. Jewett, a pioneer auto manufacturer. In 1945 the tract, then called Grousehaven, was purchased by the Department of Conservation from Mrs. Jewett. The Department of Conservation renamed it the Rifle River Area and used it as a field laboratory for fish and game research. In 1963, the Parks Division acquired the area and it is now known as the Rifle River Recreation Area. The AuSable River Scenic Byway is located 20 miles east of the Rifle River Recreation Area. Along this byway are many attractions, including Lumbermen's Monument Visitor Center and largo Springs. 99 campsites.
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Warblers Cove [Campground & RV Resort], 3426 E. Sage Lake Rd., Lupton, MI 48603, Phone: (989) 473-2211
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Services
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Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Internet Advertising], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Shopping: antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops
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