Stronach, Michigan
Census-designated place
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]
 • Total0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
 • Land0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
604 ft (184 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total170
 • Density488.51/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. 1 2 "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "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. 1 2 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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