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| Rogers City, Michigan | |
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| Coordinates: 45°25′8″N 83°49′6″W / 45.41889°N 83.81833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Presque Isle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km2) |
| • Land | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km2) |
| • Water | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 3,322 |
| • Density | 727.2/sq mi (280.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 49779 |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-69260[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0636115[2] |
Rogers City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 3,322. It is the county seat of Presque Isle County. The city is adjacent to Rogers Township, but is politically independent.
Rogers City is located on Lake Huron and is home to two salmon fishing tournaments. The world's largest open pit limestone quarry, the Port of Calcite, is located within the city limits and is one of the largest shipping ports on the Great Lakes.
The freighter, SS Carl D. Bradley, home port at Rogers City, sank in Lake Michigan on November 18, 1958. There were two survivors while 33 lost their lives. 26 of the deceased were from Rogers City, with the others from nearby towns. 50th anniversary memorial activities took place in 2008.[3]
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[edit] Geography
- According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.4 square miles (22 km2), of which, 4.6 square miles (12 km2) of it is land and 3.9 square miles (10 km2) of it (45.91%) is water.
- The city is considered to be part of Northern Michigan. Rogers City is home of the Nautical Festival.
[edit] Climate
| Climate data for Rogers City, MI | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
60 (16) |
75 (24) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
95 (35) |
87 (31) |
76 (24) |
63 (17) |
100 (38) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 27 (−3) |
29 (−2) |
37 (3) |
50 (10) |
63 (17) |
73 (23) |
78 (26) |
76 (24) |
68 (20) |
56 (13) |
43 (6) |
31 (−1) |
53 (12) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 11 (−12) |
10 (−12) |
19 (−7) |
30 (−1) |
41 (5) |
50 (10) |
56 (13) |
55 (13) |
47 (8) |
38 (3) |
29 (−2) |
18 (−8) |
34 (1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −24 (−31) |
−37 (−38) |
−14 (−26) |
2 (−17) |
25 (−4) |
30 (−1) |
41 (5) |
33 (1) |
29 (−2) |
20 (−7) |
4 (−16) |
−22 (−30) |
−37 (−38) |
| Precipitation inches (mm) | 1.84 (46.7) |
1.22 (31) |
1.86 (47.2) |
2.18 (55.4) |
2.55 (64.8) |
2.67 (67.8) |
2.94 (74.7) |
3.68 (93.5) |
2.96 (75.2) |
2.55 (64.8) |
1.99 (50.5) |
1.99 (50.5) |
16.11 (409.2) |
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[edit] Transportation
[edit] Private airports
- Presque Isle County Airport
[edit] Commercial airports
The nearest commercial airports are Alpena County Regional Airport an Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City)
[edit] US Highways
[edit] US Highway Business Loops
[edit] Michigan State Trunklines
[edit] Intercounty Highways
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,322 people, 1,480 households, and 914 families residing in the city. The population density was 727.2 per square mile (280.7/km²). There were 1,626 housing units at an average density of 355.9 per square mile (137.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.43% White, 0.03% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.
There were 1,480 households out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,531, and the median income for a family was $36,310. Males had a median income of $31,515 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,750. About 5.3% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
The Rogers City public schools consists of an Elementary school (K-5) and Middle/High School (6-12). The wrestling, cross country, bowling, volleyball, baseball, football, and softball teams all have a reputation for being successful. Ex: Annual State competitors; Bowling, Wrestling, Cross Country and Baseball.
[edit] Economy
The northeast corner of Michigan has an industrial base. Rogers City is the locale of the world's largest limestone quarry and the world's largest limestone processing plant, which is also used in steel making all along the Great Lakes. Access to water transport has been formative to the economy. This ties to the world's largest cement plant, which is in Alpena to the south. Both of these landmarks are recognized by historical markers.[5]
[edit] Local attractions
- Rogers City Municipal Marina has nearly 100 slips, most on floating docks. There is a fishing platform on the east wall for breakwater fishing.
- P. H. Hoeft State Park has one mile (1.6 km) of sandy shoreline and 301 acres (1.22 km2) on Lake Huron. Hiking trails run through the forest and along the lake. There is a 142 site campground. The day use area has a playground, picnic sites, and a beach.[6] It was one of the fourteen original Michigan state parks, and the land was donated by lumber baron Paul H. Hoeft on January 2, 1922.[7] It is a 'four season park' offering camping even in the winter.[8]
- Presque Isle County Historical Museum
- A list and link for state historical markers is at Presque Isle County.
[edit] Local events
- Memorial Day Weekend Open House including Afternoon of Arts & Crafts at Forty Mile Point Light
- Presque Isle County Fair, Millersburg, Michigan, last weekend in June
- Rogers City Nautical Festival, first complete weekend in August
- Rogers City Salmon Tournament, second weekend in August
- Posen Potato Festival, Posen, Michigan, first weekend in September
- Annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival—Four days in second week in October, Forty Mile Point Open For Tours All Four Days[9]
[edit] Media
[edit] Newspapers
- The local newspaper, the Presque Isle County Advance, has served the area since 1878. The Advance made state wide news itself in February 2006, when it fell victim to a fire which also destroyed Big D's Pizza. Both businesses recovered, with Big D's moving to a new location and the Advance moving into an efficient new building on the same location as the old one 10 months later.
- The Alpena News is also widely available in the area.
[edit] Television
The following television stations are available over-the-air:
- Channel 4: WTOM-TV "TV 7&4" (NBC) (Cheboygan; satellite of WPBN-TV, Traverse City)
- Channel 6: WCML "CMU Public Television" (PBS) (Alpena; satellite of WCMU-TV, Mount Pleasant)
- Channel 8: WGTQ "ABC 29&8" (ABC) (Sault Ste. Marie; satellite of WGTU, Traverse City)
- Channel 10: WWUP-TV "9&10 News" (CBS) (Sault Ste. Marie; satellite of WWTV, Cadillac)
- Channel 11: WBKB-TV "Channel 11 News" (CBS, Fox on DT2) (Alpena)
- Channel 45: WFUP "Fox 32" (Fox) (Vanderbilt; satellite of WFQX-TV Cadillac)
Charter Communications is the local cable provider for Rogers City; the system offers all the above channels, as well as WNEM-DT2 (MyNetworkTV, Bay City) and CBMT (CBC Television, Montreal).
[edit] Radio
The following radio stations can be heard in Rogers City
- FM
| Call Sign | Frequency | City Broadcast From |
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| WPHN | 90.5 | Gaylord |
| WCML | 91.7 | Alpena |
| WFCX | 92.5 | Atlanta |
| WKJZ | 94.9 | Hillman |
| WRZG | 96.7 | Rogers City |
| WHAK-FM | 99.9 | Rogers City |
| WHSB | 107.7 | Alpena |
- AM
| Call Sign | Frequency | City Broadcast From |
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| WTCM | 580 | Traverse City |
| WHAK | 960 | Rogers City |
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rogers City, Michigan
- ^ 50th Anniversary, Carl D. Bradley memorial and Fiftieth Anniversary Edition, Loss of the Carl D. Bradley. November 14, 2008. Alpena News
- ^ "Average Weather for Monroe, MI - Temperature and Precipitation". Weatherbase. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=855502&refer=. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
- ^ Michigan Historic Markers
- ^ Map of P.H. Hoeft State Park in PDF format
- ^ Overview of Hoeft State Park
- ^ Essay on Hoeft State Park
- ^ Forty Mile Point Lighthouse Society.
[edit] External links
- City of Rogers City official website.
- Rogers City Chamber of Commerce, including links, calendar of local events.
- "Historic Light Station Information and Photography: Michigan". United States Coast Guard Historian's Office. http://www.uscg.mil/history/weblighthouses/LHMI.asp.
- Map of Michigan Lighthouse in PDF Format.
- Michigan Historical Markers
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Coordinates: 45°25′17″N 83°49′06″W / 45.42139°N 83.81833°W
