Rogers City, Michigan

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Rogers City, Michigan
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Rogers City Marina on Lake Huron
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Nickname(s): 
"The Nautical City", "R.C."
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Location within Presque Isle County
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Rogers City
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 45°25′08″N83°49′06″W / 45.41889°N 83.81833°W / 45.41889; -83.81833
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Michigan.svg  Michigan
County Presque Isle
Government
  Type City council
   Mayor Scott McLennan
Area
[1]
  Total8.36 sq mi (21.65 km2)
  Land4.54 sq mi (11.75 km2)
  Water3.82 sq mi (9.90 km2)
Elevation
597 ft (182 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,850
  Density628.45/sq mi (242.65/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49779
Area code 989
FIPS code 26-69260 [2]
GNIS feature ID0636115 [3]
Website Official website

Rogers City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of and largest city in Presque Isle County. The city had a population of 2,850 at the 2020 census, a slight increase from 2,827 at the 2010 census.

Contents

The city is located in the northeast of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, along the shore of Lake Huron. Within the city's limits is the world's largest open-pit limestone quarry, the Port of Calcite. The port is one of the largest shipping ports on the Great Lakes.

History

Rogers City was established in 1868, when William E. Rogers, Albert Molitor, Frederick Denny Larke, and John Raymond arrived to survey the area and for logging. In 1870, a post office opened in the settlement under the name Rogers' Mills, though this name was changed several times; to Rogers City in 1872, to Rogers in 1895, and back to Rogers City in 1928. The community was incorporated as a village in 1877, and as a city in 1944. [4] [5]

On November 15, 1958, the freighter, SS Carl D. Bradley, sank in a storm on Lake Michigan. Of the 35 crew members, 33 died in the sinking, and 23 were from Rogers City, the ship's home port. [6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.34 square miles (21.60 km2), of which 4.52 square miles (11.71 km2) is land and 3.82 square miles (9.89 km2) is water. [7] The city is considered to be part of Northern Michigan.

Climate

Climate data for Rogers City, Michigan
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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)
Mean daily maximum °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
(11)
Mean daily minimum °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)
Average precipitation inches (mm)1.84
(47)
1.22
(31)
1.86
(47)
2.18
(55)
2.55
(65)
2.67
(68)
2.94
(75)
3.68
(93)
2.96
(75)
2.55
(65)
1.99
(51)
1.99
(51)
28.43
(723)
Source: [8]

Transportation

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Erie Street

Airports

The nearest commercial airports are Alpena County Regional Airport and Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City)

Highways

Bus

Trails

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 325
1890 43132.6%
1900 54426.2%
1910 70529.6%
1920 2,109199.1%
1930 3,27855.4%
1940 3,072−6.3%
1950 3,87326.1%
1960 4,72221.9%
1970 4,275−9.5%
1980 3,923−8.2%
1990 3,642−7.2%
2000 3,322−8.8%
2010 2,827−14.9%
2020 2,8500.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]

2010 census

As of the census [11] of 2010, there were 2,827 people, 1,328 households, and 800 families residing in the city. The population density was 625.4 inhabitants per square mile (241.5/km2). There were 1,628 housing units at an average density of 360.2 per square mile (139.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 1,328 households, of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age in the city was 51.9 years. 15.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census

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Lakeside Park

As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 3,322 people, 1,480 households, and 914 families residing in the city. The population density was 727.2 inhabitants per square mile (280.8/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.

Education

Public schools in Rogers City consist 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.

Economy

The northeast corner of Michigan has an industrial base. Rogers City is the locale of the world's largest limestone quarry and one of the world's largest limestone processing plant, which is also used in steel making all along the Great Lakes. 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. [12]

Local attractions

Local events

Media

Newspapers

Television

The following television stations are available over-the-air:

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).

Radio

WHAK-AM 960 is the heritage station in Rogers City. All three local stations licensed to Rogers City now broadcast out of studios in Alpena, leaving Rogers City without a truly locally based station of its own.

The following radio stations can be heard in Rogers City

FM
Call SignFrequencyCity Broadcast From
WPHN 90.5 Gaylord (contemporary Christian music)
WCML 91.7 Alpena; studios in Mount Pleasant (public radio)
WFDX 92.5 Atlanta; studios in Traverse City (classic hits)
WKJZ 94.9 Hillman; studios in Tawas City (adult hits)
WRGZ 96.7Rogers City; studios in Alpena (country music)
WHAK-FM 99.9Rogers City; studios in Alpena (oldies)
WHSB 107.7Alpena (hot adult contemporary)
AM
Call SignFrequencyCity Broadcast From
WTCM 580 Traverse City (talk radio)
WHAK 960Rogers City; studios in Alpena (simulcast of 99.9 FM)

See also

Notes

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rogers City, Michigan
  4. Romig, Walter (1986). Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities. Detroit: Wayne State University Press. pp. 481–482. ISBN   0-8143-1838-X.
  5. "Did You Know 01". www.thebradleyhouse.org. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  6. Schumacher, Michael (2008). Wreck of the Carl D.: A True Story of Loss, Survival, and Rescue at Sea. Detroit: Wayne State University Press. pp. xiii–xiii. ISBN   978-0-253-22258-9.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  8. "Average Weather for Monroe, MI - Temperature and Precipitation". Weatherbase. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
  9. "BAY CITY-ALPENA-CHEBOYGAN-ST. IGNACE" (PDF). Indian Trails. March 19, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 24, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  12. "Michigan Historical Markers". michmarkers.com.
  13. Map of P.H. Hoeft State Park in PDF format
  14. Overview of Hoeft State Park
  15. "Wildernet.com - P. H. Hoeft State Park, Michigan State Parks and Forests". wildernet.com.
  16. "40 Mile Point Lighthouse Home page". 40milepointlighthouse.org.

45°25′17″N83°49′06″W / 45.42139°N 83.81833°W / 45.42139; -83.81833

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