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The county was formed in 1840 and given the Indian name of its chief river, the name of which the Historical Society of Manistee says means spirit of the woods, referring to the sound of the winds through the forests. The town was named after the county. Deciding upon the site in 1840, John, Joseph and Adam Stronach built the first permanent sawmill here in 1841, thus laying the foundations of the village. Stephen Batchelder became its first postmaster on January 31, 18950. The office was closed on July 23, 1851, but was restored from July 24, 1854, to date. Incorporated as a city in 1869, the fire of 1871 nearly wiped it out, but another lumberman, Charles Rietz, led to its rejuvenation by successfully drilling for salt here in 1880-81. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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Tell Them You Found Them in the Enchanted Forest Guide to Northern Michigan
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Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.
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Little River Casino Resort, U.S. 31 and M-22, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-1535. Good times will be rolling at Little River Casino Resort located in the heart of Michigan’s four seasons wonderland. New spacious 44,000 square foot casino featuring 1,100 slot machines, 30 table games and a 6-table poker room. Northern Lodge Hotel and 3 restaurants on site. RV Park is open from April 1 to November 30. Nearby sailing, hunting, fishing, boating, swimming and snowmobiling.
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Dining & Food: Great places to dine!
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Accommodations: Where to stay in and around town!
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Little River Casino Resort, U.S. 31 and M-22, Manistee, MI 49660, Phone: (231) 723-1535. Good times will be rolling at Little River Casino Resort located in the heart of Michigan’s four seasons wonderland. New spacious 44,000 square foot casino featuring 1,100 slot machines, 30 table games and a 6-table poker room. Northern Lodge Hotel and 3 restaurants on site. RV Park is open from April 1 to November 30. Nearby sailing, hunting, fishing, boating, swimming and snowmobiling.
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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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Instalaunch Campground & Marina, 20 Park Ave., Manistee, Michigan 49660, Phone: (231) 723-3901
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Orchard Beach State Park, 2064 N. Lakeshore Rd., Manistee, MI 49660. Approximate Size: 201 (Acres). Phone Number: (231) 723-7422. Orchard Beach State Park is situated on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. A stairway leads from the campground to the beach and self-guided hiking trails are adjacent to the park. 166 campsites.
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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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