Rogers City, Michigan

Rogers City, Michigan
City
Location of Rogers City, Michigan
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	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	49779
Area code	989
FIPS code	26-69260Template:GR
GNIS feature ID	0636115

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, homeported out of Rogers City, sank in Lake Michigan on November 18, 1958 with two survivors and the loss of 33 lives. 26 of them were from Rogers City, others from surrounding towns.

Geography

• According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.4 square miles (21.8 km²), of which, 4.6 square miles (11.8 km²) of it is land and 3.9 square miles (10.0 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.

Transportation

US Highways

• US 23
• 
  BUS US 23 is a loop route through downtown Rogers City.

Michigan State Trunklines

• M-68

Intercounty Highways

• F-21

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR 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/sq mi (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.

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, Wresting, Cross Country and Baseball.

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.

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 of sandy shoreline and 301 acres 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. 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. It is a 'four season park' offering camping even in the winter.
• Presque Isle County Historical Museum
• A list and link for state historical markers is at Presque Isle County.

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, last weekend in July
• 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

Media

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 a beautiful new structure 10 months after the fire.

See also

• Forty Mile Point Light

External links

• City of Rogers City official website.
• Rogers City Chamber of Commerce, including links, calendar of local events.
• USCG's complete list of Michigan lighthouses.
• Map of Michigan Lighthouse in PDF Format.
• Michigan Historical Markers

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