Munising
Sign in to savecity in Michigan, United States
Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Alger
- Incorporated
- 1896 (village), 1915 (city)
- Type
- City commission
- Total
- 9.04 sq mi (23.41 km )
- Land
- 5.26 sq mi (13.62 km )
- Water
- 3.78 sq mi (9.79 km )
- Elevation
- 600 ft (180 m)
- Density
- 377.7/sq mi (145.84/km )
- Time zone
- UTC-5 ( Eastern (EST) )
- Summer dst
- UTC-4 (EDT)
- Fips code
- 26-56200
- Website
- Official website
via Wikipedia infobox
Official website
Munising, Michigan - Rich History, Beautiful Scenery & Natural Wonders
Munising is a healthy, wholesome environment in which to raise a family or operate a business, and a quiet, relaxed place to retire.
cityofmunising.org →Located on the shore of Lake Superior, surrounded by protective hillsides and picturesque Munising Bay, Munising is unique. A scenic treasure-trove, the Munising area boasts the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, Grand Island Recreation Area, numerous waterfalls, and a host of other natural wonders, all in close proximity. Munising invites you to discover its endless recreational opportunities and to fully enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer: biking, hiking, boating, ice fishing, skiing and snowmobiling are just a sampling. No matter what the season – spring, summer, winter or fall – Munising has it all. The largest city in Alger County, Munising is the county seat. It supports several community service organizations, civic organizations and an active local government. New businesses are welcomed and supported by a strong network of business professionals. The people are by far Munising’s greatest asset, and we welcome you to meet our warm and friendly town.
Read more on their site →Excerpt from the official site · 2,652 chars · not written by Vinony
~7 min read
Encyclopedic overview
Munising (/ˈmjuːnəsɪŋ/ MEW-nə-sing) is a city in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Alger County, Michigan. The population was 1,986 at the 2020 census. The city is partially surrounded by Munising Township, but the two are administered autonomously.
Located on the southern shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula, it serves as the western gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Munising” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.