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'''Baraga''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ær|ə|ɡ|ə}} {{respell|BARR|ə-gə}}) is a village in [[Baraga County, Michigan|Baraga County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 2,053 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. The village is named after [[Frederic Baraga|Bishop Frederic Baraga]].
'''Baraga''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ɛər|ə|ɡ|ə}} {{respell|BAIR|ə-gə}}) is a village in [[Baraga County, Michigan|Baraga County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 1,883 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020-census-2605320" /> The village is named after [[Frederic Baraga|Bishop Frederic Baraga]].


The village is located in [[Baraga Township, Michigan|Baraga Township]] on the L'Anse Bay on [[Lake Superior]] at the junction of [[U.S. Route 41 in Michigan|US 41]] and [[M-38 (Michigan highway)|M-38]]. The Baraga [[ZIP code]] 49908 also serves areas of northern and northwestern Baraga Township.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US49908&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 49908 5-Digit ZCTA, 499 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census</ref>
The village is located in [[Baraga Township, Michigan|Baraga Township]] on the Keweenaw Bay on [[Lake Superior]] at the junction of [[U.S. Route 41 in Michigan|US 41]] and [[M-38 (Michigan highway)|M-38]]. It is entirely within the boundaries of the [[L'Anse Indian Reservation]].<ref name="kbic-nrd">{{cite web |title=About Us - Natural Resource Department |url=http://nrd.kbic-nsn.gov/about-us |website=nrd.kbic-nsn.gov |publisher=Keweenaw Bay Indian Community |access-date=July 24, 2022}}</ref> The Baraga [[ZIP code]] 49908 also serves areas of northern and northwestern Baraga Township.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US49908&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 49908 5-Digit ZCTA, 499 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census</ref>


==History==
==History==
Baraga began with the establishment of the Holy Name Mission at this site by Rev. [[Frederic Baraga]] in 1843.{{sfn|Romig|1986|page=42}}
Baraga began with the establishment of the Holy Name Mission at this site by Rev. [[Frederic Baraga]] in 1843.{{sfn|Romig|1986|page=42}}


The post office opened with the name ''Bristol'' on June 29, 1869 and changed to Baraga on May 11, 1870.<ref>{{gnis|2129357|Baraga Post Office}}</ref>
The post office opened with the name ''Bristol'' on June 29, 1869, and changed to Baraga on May 11, 1870.<ref>{{gnis|2129357|Baraga Post Office}}</ref>

In 1993, the [[Baraga Correctional Facility]] was opened in the town.

On May 30, 2022, a consortium including Finnish technology giant Wärtsilä, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and Burns & McDonnell unveiled a contract with Milwaukee-based WEC Energy’s subsidiary Upper Michigan Energy Resources for a fuel testing pilot.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.powermag.com/much-watched-reciprocating-engine-hydrogen-pilot-kicks-off-at-michigan-power-plant/ | title=Much-Watched Reciprocating Engine Hydrogen Pilot Kicks off at Michigan Power Plant | date=June 2022 }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|2.18|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|2.12|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.06|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=November 25, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 12, 2012 |df= }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|2.18|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|2.12|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.06|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 25, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 12, 2012 }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|estyear=2017
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=1980
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2017">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=April 26, 2015|df= }}</ref>
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===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|census of 2020]],<ref name="2020-census-2605320">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census: Baraga village, Michigan |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US2605320&y=2020&d=DEC%20Redistricting%20Data%20%28PL%2094-171%29 |website=data.census.gov |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=July 24, 2022}}</ref> the population was 1,883. The [[population density]] was {{convert|885.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 617 housing units at an average density of {{convert|290.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 37.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 31.4% [[Black (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 22.8% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.9% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|other races]], and 7.5% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.2% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=November 25, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,053 people, 527 households, and 310 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|968.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 580 housing units at an average density of {{convert|273.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 44.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 29.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 22.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.0% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 25, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,053 people, 527 households, and 310 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|968.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 580 housing units at an average density of {{convert|273.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 44.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 29.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 22.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] residents of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 527 households of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.
There were 527 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.


The median age in the village was 35.7 years. 15.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 40.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 68.8% male and 31.2% female.
The median age in the village was 35.7 years. 15.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 40.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 68.8% male and 31.2% female.
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=== 2000 census ===
=== 2000 census ===


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=September 11, 2013 }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 544 households, and 326 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 569.6 per square mile (219.5/km²). There were 605 housing units at an average density of 268.2 per square mile (103.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 68.79% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.16% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 23.97% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.62% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.31% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.15% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.86% of the population. 25.5% were of [[Finnish Americans|Finnish]], 9.9% [[French Americans|French]], 9.2% [[German Americans|German]], and 6.3% [[French-Canadian Americans|French-Canadian]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 544 households, and 326 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|569.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 605 housing units at an average density of {{convert|268.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 68.79% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.16% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 23.97% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.62% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.31% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.15% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] residents of any race were 0.86% of the population. 25.5% were of [[Finnish Americans|Finnish]], 9.9% [[French Americans|French]], 9.2% [[German Americans|German]], and 6.3% [[French-Canadian Americans|French-Canadian]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].


There were 544 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.03.
There were 544 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.03.


In the village, the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
In the village, 27.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% was from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $26,290, and the median income for a family was $33,906. Males had a median income of $31,838 versus $21,333 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $14,795. About 9.8% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 20.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $26,290, and the median income for a family was $33,906. Males had a median income of $31,838 versus $21,333 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $14,795. About 9.8% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 20.1% of those age 65 or over.


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
[[Indian Trails]] bus lines operates daily intercity bus service between [[Hancock, Michigan|Hancock]] and [[Milwaukee]] with a stop in Baraga Township, just outside Baraga.<ref>{{cite web|title=HANCOCK-MARQUETTE-GREEN BAY-MILWAUKEE |publisher=[[Indian Trails]] |date=January 12, 2012 |accessdate=February 27, 2013 |url=http://www.indiantrails.com/sites/default/files/1490_0.pdf |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222225859/http://www.indiantrails.com/sites/default/files/1490_0.pdf |archivedate=February 22, 2014 }}</ref>
[[Indian Trails]] bus lines operates daily intercity bus service between [[Hancock, Michigan|Hancock]] and [[Milwaukee]] with a stop in Baraga Township, just outside Baraga.<ref>{{cite web |title=HANCOCK-MARQUETTE-GREEN BAY-MILWAUKEE |url=https://www.indiantrails.com/sites/default/files/media/Documents/1490_Jan22.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115025627/https://www.indiantrails.com/sites/default/files/media/Documents/1490_Jan22.pdf |archive-date=January 15, 2022 |url-status=live |publisher=indiantrails.com |access-date=January 15, 2022 |location=Owosso, Michigan |language=en-US |date=January 4, 2022}}</ref>


==Images==
==Gallery==
<Gallery>
<gallery>
File:BaragaMichiganPostOfficeUS41.jpg|Post office
File:BaragaMichiganPostOfficeUS41.jpg|Post office
File:BaragaMichiganWelcomeSignUS41.jpg|Welcome sign
File:BaragaMichiganWelcomeSignUS41.jpg|Welcome sign
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===Sources===
===Sources===
*{{cite book |first1=Walter |last1=Romig |title=Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities |work=Great Lakes Books Series |type=Paperback |origyear= 1973 |date=October 1, 1986 |publisher=[[Wayne State University Press]] |isbn=081431838X |location=Detroit, Michigan |ref=harv}}
*{{cite book |first1=Walter |last1=Romig |title=Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities |series=Great Lakes Books Series |type=Paperback |orig-year= 1973 |date=October 1, 1986 |publisher=[[Wayne State University Press]] |isbn=081431838X |location=Detroit, Michigan }}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Baraga, Michigan}}
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* [http://www.lansesentinel.com/ ''The L'Anse Sentinel'']
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Baraga, Michigan
Village
Downtown Baraga along U.S. Route 41
Downtown Baraga along U.S. Route 41
Location within Baraga County
Location within Baraga County
Baraga is located in Michigan
Baraga
Baraga
Location within the state of Michigan
Baraga is located in the United States
Baraga
Baraga
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 46°46′36″N 88°29′46″W / 46.77667°N 88.49611°W / 46.77667; -88.49611
Country United States
State Michigan
County Baraga
TownshipBaraga
Area
[1]
 • Total2.17 sq mi (5.63 km2)
 • Land2.13 sq mi (5.51 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
630 ft (192 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,883
 • Density885.70/sq mi (341.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49908
Area code906
FIPS code26-05320[2]
GNIS feature ID2398031[3]
WebsiteOfficial website

Baraga (/ˈbɛərəɡə/ BAIR-ə-gə) is a village in Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,883 at the 2020 census.[4] The village is named after Bishop Frederic Baraga.

The village is located in Baraga Township on the Keweenaw Bay on Lake Superior at the junction of US 41 and M-38. It is entirely within the boundaries of the L'Anse Indian Reservation.[5] The Baraga ZIP code 49908 also serves areas of northern and northwestern Baraga Township.[6]

History

Baraga began with the establishment of the Holy Name Mission at this site by Rev. Frederic Baraga in 1843.[7]

The post office opened with the name Bristol on June 29, 1869, and changed to Baraga on May 11, 1870.[8]

In 1993, the Baraga Correctional Facility was opened in the town.

On May 30, 2022, a consortium including Finnish technology giant Wärtsilä, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and Burns & McDonnell unveiled a contract with Milwaukee-based WEC Energy’s subsidiary Upper Michigan Energy Resources for a fuel testing pilot.[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.18 square miles (5.65 km2), of which 2.12 square miles (5.49 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19001,185—
19101,071−9.6%
1920942−12.0%
19301,04510.9%
19401,1106.2%
1950942−15.1%
19609915.2%
19701,11612.6%
19801,055−5.5%
19901,23116.7%
20001,2854.4%
20102,05359.8%
20201,883−8.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2020 census

As of the census of 2020,[4] the population was 1,883. The population density was 885.7 inhabitants per square mile (342.0/km2). There were 617 housing units at an average density of 290.2 per square mile (112.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 37.2% White, 31.4% Black or African American, 22.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 7.5% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 2,053 people, 527 households, and 310 families residing in the village. The population density was 968.4 inhabitants per square mile (373.9/km2). There were 580 housing units at an average density of 273.6 per square mile (105.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 44.9% White, 29.4% African American, 22.0% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 527 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the village was 35.7 years. 15.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 40.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 68.8% male and 31.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 544 households, and 326 families residing in the village. The population density was 569.6 inhabitants per square mile (219.9/km2). There were 605 housing units at an average density of 268.2 per square mile (103.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 68.79% White, 0.16% African American, 23.97% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 6.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 0.86% of the population. 25.5% were of Finnish, 9.9% French, 9.2% German, and 6.3% French-Canadian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 544 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, 27.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% was from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,290, and the median income for a family was $33,906. Males had a median income of $31,838 versus $21,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,795. About 9.8% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 20.1% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Indian Trails bus lines operates daily intercity bus service between Hancock and Milwaukee with a stop in Baraga Township, just outside Baraga.[13]

References

Notes

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baraga, Michigan
  4. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census: Baraga village, Michigan". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  5. ^ "About Us - Natural Resource Department". nrd.kbic-nsn.gov. Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  6. ^ 49908 5-Digit ZCTA, 499 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  7. ^ Romig 1986, p. 42.
  8. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baraga Post Office
  9. ^ "Much-Watched Reciprocating Engine Hydrogen Pilot Kicks off at Michigan Power Plant". June 2022.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  13. ^ "HANCOCK-MARQUETTE-GREEN BAY-MILWAUKEE" (PDF). Owosso, Michigan: indiantrails.com. January 4, 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.

Sources

  • Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 081431838X.
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