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26-505: 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 . Rogers City was established in 1868, when William E. Rogers, Albert Molitor, Frederick Denny Larke, and John Raymond arrived to survey

52-461: A few hundred feet tall, most common in the north. The highest point in the Lower Peninsula is not definitely established, but is either Briar Hill at 1,705 feet (520 m), or one of several points nearby in the vicinity of Cadillac . The lowest point is at the shore of Lake Erie at 571 feet (174 m). The western coast features extensive sandy beaches and dunes produced by Lake Michigan and

78-545: A given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since

104-581: A spot on it to indicate the location. The peninsula is sometimes divided into the Northern Lower Peninsula —which is more sparsely populated and largely forested—and the Southern Lower Peninsula—which is largely urban or farmland. Southern Lower Michigan is sometimes further divided into economic and cultural subregions. The more culturally and economically diverse Lower Peninsula dominates Michigan politics, and maps of it without

130-580: Is more than six miles (9.7 km) from one of these bodies of water, and at most 85 miles (137 km) from one of the Great Lakes (near Lansing ). The American Bird Conservancy and the National Audubon Society have designated several locations as internationally Important Bird Areas . The Lower Peninsula is dominated by a geological basin known as the Michigan Basin . That feature

156-617: Is represented by a nearly circular pattern of geologic sedimentary strata in the area with a nearly uniform structural dip toward the center of the peninsula. The basin is centered in Gladwin County where the Precambrian basement rocks are 16,000 feet (4,900 m) deep. Around the margins, such as under Mackinaw City, Michigan , the Precambrian surface is around 4,000 feet (1,200 m) down. This 4,000-foot (1,200 m) contour on

182-566: Is the larger, southern and less elevated of the two major landmasses that make up the U.S. state of Michigan ; the other being the Upper Peninsula , which is separated by the Straits of Mackinac . It is surrounded by water on all sides except its southern border, which it shares with Indiana and Ohio . Although the Upper Peninsula is commonly referred to as "the U.P.", it is uncommon for

208-784: 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 ). 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 45°25′17″N 83°49′06″W  /  45.42139°N 83.81833°W  / 45.42139; -83.81833 Lower Peninsula of Michigan The Lower Peninsula of Michigan – also known as Lower Michigan –

234-511: 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. The following television stations are available over-the-air: Charter Communications

260-461: The census 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/km). There were 1,628 housing units at an average density of 360.2 per square mile (139.1/km). 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

286-447: The 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it

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312-563: The 35 crew members, 33 died in the sinking, and 23 were from Rogers City, the ship's home port . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 8.34 square miles (21.60 km), of which 4.52 square miles (11.71 km) is land and 3.82 square miles (9.89 km) is water. The city is considered to be part of Northern Michigan . The nearest commercial airports are Alpena County Regional Airport and Cherry Capital Airport ( Traverse City ) As of

338-521: The Lower Peninsula to be called "the L.P.". Because of its recognizable shape, the Lower Peninsula is nicknamed The Mitten , with the eastern region identified as " The Thumb ". This has led to several folkloric creation myths for the area, one being that it is a handprint of Paul Bunyan , a giant lumberjack and popular European-American folk character in Michigan. When asked where they live, Lower Peninsula residents may hold up their right palm and point to

364-458: The Upper Peninsula are sometimes mistakenly presented as "Michigan", which contributes to resentment by "Yoopers" (residents of "the U.P"). Yoopers jokingly refer to residents of the Lower Peninsula as "flat-landers" (referring to the region's less rugged terrain) or " trolls " (because, being south of the Mackinac Bridge , they " live under the bridge "). The Lower Peninsula is bounded on

390-418: 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

416-460: 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

442-420: 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. On November 15, 1958, the freighter , SS  Carl D. Bradley , sank in a storm on Lake Michigan . Of

468-665: The bedrock clips the northern part of the lower peninsula and continues under Lake Michigan along the west. It crosses the southern counties of Michigan and continues on to the north beneath Lake Huron . Most monthly temperatures in the lower peninsula range from a low of 14 degrees to a high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Michigan's Lower Peninsula can be divided into four main regions based on geological, soil, and vegetation differences; amount of urban areas or rural areas; minority populations; and agriculture . The four principal regions listed below can further be separated into sub-regions and overlapping areas. Interstate Highways in

494-495: 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. 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. The northeast corner of Michigan has an industrial base. Rogers City

520-482: The city. The population density was 727.2 inhabitants per square mile (280.8/km). There were 1,626 housing units at an average density of 355.9 per square mile (137.4/km). 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

546-439: 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

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572-533: The prevailing winds from the west. The relatively shallow Saginaw Bay is surrounded by a similarly shallow drainage basin . Several large river systems flow into the adjacent Great Lakes, including the Kalamazoo , Grand , Muskegon , and Manistee rivers (Lake Michigan), and the Au Sable and Tittabawassee – Shiawassee – Saginaw rivers (Lake Huron). Because of the networks of rivers and numerous lakes, no point on land

598-461: The region include: U.S. Highways in the region include: The Great Lakes Circle Tour is a designated scenic road system connecting all of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River. 43°40′N 84°45′W  /  43.667°N 84.750°W  / 43.667; -84.750 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in

624-589: The west by Lake Michigan and on the northeast by Lake Huron , which connect at the Straits of Mackinac . In the southeast, the waterway consisting of the St. Clair River , Lake St. Clair , Detroit River , and Lake Erie separates it from the province of Ontario , Canada. It is bounded on the south by the states of Indiana and Ohio . This border is irregular: the border with Indiana was moved 10 miles northward from its territorial position to give Indiana more access to Lake Michigan, and its slightly angled border with Ohio

650-429: 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. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,322 people, 1,480 households, and 914 families residing in

676-599: Was part of the compromise which ended the Toledo War . The Lower Peninsula is a part of the Great Lakes Plain, which include large parts of Wisconsin and Ohio. At its widest points, the Lower Peninsula is 277 miles (446 km) long from north to south and 195 miles (314 km) from east to west. It contains nearly two-thirds of Michigan's total land area. The surface of the peninsula is generally level, broken by conical hills and glacial moraines usually not more than

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