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29-507: (Redirected from West Branch Sturgeon River ) Sturgeon River may refer to any of the following streams in the U.S. state of Michigan: Sturgeon River (Delta County, Michigan) — The Sturgeon River rises as outflow of Sixteenmile Lake in Alger County at 46°17′35″N 86°46′00″W  /  46.29306°N 86.76667°W  / 46.29306; -86.76667 and flows primarily southward into

58-559: A Jesuit missionary of the French colonial era. In 1847, a group of "Strangite" Mormons settled on Beaver Island and established a "kingdom" led by "King" James Jesse Strang . There were bitter disputes between Strang's followers and other white settlers. Strang, seeking to strengthen his position, gained election to the Michigan State House of Representatives . In January 1853, he pushed through legislation titled, "An act to organize

87-517: A total area of 1,390 square miles (3,600 km ), of which 416 square miles (1,080 km ) is land and 974 square miles (2,520 km ) (70%) is water. It is the fourth-smallest county in Michigan by land area. Mainland Charlevoix County features a shoreline on both Traverse Bays ( Grand Traverse Bay and Little Traverse Bay ) of Lake Michigan . Lake Charlevoix , with 17,200 acres (7,000 ha) surface area and 56 miles (90 km) of shoreline,

116-796: Is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan . The county seat is Charlevoix , and the largest city is Boyne City . Located in the Northern Lower Peninsula , Charlevoix County is bisected by Lake Charlevoix , Michigan's third largest inland lake. As of the 2020 census , the county's population was 26,054. Beaver Island , the largest island in Lake Michigan , is located within Charlevoix County. Between 1840 and 1841, surveyors William Austin Burt , John Mullett and Charles W. Cathcart , surveyed much of Northern Michigan . Cathcart oversaw

145-742: Is a very prominent feature of the county. Gull , Hat , Pismire , and Shoe Islands, which are part of the Beaver Island archipelago, form the Lake Michigan division of the Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge , and two of them are part of the Michigan Islands Wilderness Area . The county is considered to be part of Northern Michigan . By land By water Charlevoix County contains portions of two Indian reservations, both of which are branches of

174-756: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Sturgeon River (Delta County, Michigan) The Sturgeon River rises as the outflow of Sixteenmile Lake in Alger County at 46°17′35″N 86°46′00″W  /  46.29306°N 86.76667°W  / 46.29306; -86.76667 and flows primarily southward into Big Bay de Noc of Lake Michigan at 45°50′17″N 86°40′01″W  /  45.83806°N 86.66694°W  / 45.83806; -86.66694 . The West Branch Sturgeon River rises at 46°09′56″N 86°43′46″W  /  46.16556°N 86.72944°W  / 46.16556; -86.72944 and flows southeast 12.5 miles (20.1 km) into

203-556: The Big Bay de Noc at 45°50′17″N 86°40′01″W  /  45.83806°N 86.66694°W  / 45.83806; -86.66694 . The West Branch Sturgeon River rises at 46°09′56″N 86°43′46″W  /  46.16556°N 86.72944°W  / 46.16556; -86.72944 and flows southeast into the main stream at 46°08′43″N 86°41′14″W  /  46.14528°N 86.68722°W  / 46.14528; -86.68722 . A post office named Sturgeon River opened near

232-807: The Menominee River at 45°45′03″N 87°52′02″W  /  45.75083°N 87.86722°W  / 45.75083; -87.86722 near Norway . The East Branch Sturgeon River rises at 46°06′08″N 87°58′08″W  /  46.10222°N 87.96889°W  / 46.10222; -87.96889 in central Dickinson County. The West Branch Sturgeon River rises in west central Dickinson County at 46°04′52″N 88°04′43″W  /  46.08111°N 88.07861°W  / 46.08111; -88.07861 . The North Branch Sturgeon River rises at 46°06′26″N 88°02′31″W  /  46.10722°N 88.04194°W  / 46.10722; -88.04194 also in west central Dickinson County and flows into

261-498: The internal lines survey for 34N 08W, the region which would later be known as Charlevoix. Mullett and Cathcart laid out many of the townships in the new county including Charlevoix Township. The county was originally organized in 1840 as Kesk-kauko in honor of a great chief of the Saginaw tribe, and name was changed from Resh-kanko to Charlevoix County in 1843. The county was named in 1843 for Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix ,

290-505: The jail , maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records , administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions – police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are

319-457: The City of Charlevoix enough votes to obtain the county seat after a 13-year hiatus. The Ironton Ferry began operation in 1876, and Ironton soon became a location for iron manufacture. There are ten Michigan state historical markers in the county, and the area was once home to a thriving culture of Odawa fishers, hunters, and fur trappers.: According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has

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348-545: The County of Emmet", which enlarged Emmet County by attaching the nearby Lake Michigan islands to Emmet county, as well as a portion of Cheboygan County and Keskkauko/Resh-kanko/ Charlevoix. Charlevoix was thus organized in 1853 as a township under Emmet County and consisted all of the nine townships in the southern half of Emmet County. Due to Strang's influence, Mormons came to dominate Emmet county government, causing an exodus of many non-Mormon settlers to neighboring areas. In 1855,

377-497: The Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad was completed through the eastern side of Charlevoix county up to Petoskey, and the east side of Pine Lake became more and more populated. For example, Resort Township and Springvale Township, Michigan were formed in 1880 as a part of Charlevoix County. As new townships became established, Boyne City colluded with East Jordan to gain a requisite 2/3 majority of township supervisors to vote to move

406-804: The Keweenaw Waterway at 47°02′06″N 88°29′18″W  /  47.03500°N 88.48833°W  / 47.03500; -88.48833 . The West Branch Sturgeon River rises in western Houghton County at 46°39′58″N 88°49′20″W  /  46.66611°N 88.82222°W  / 46.66611; -88.82222 and enters the main branch at 46°48′40″N 88°37′57″W  /  46.81111°N 88.63250°W  / 46.81111; -88.63250 at Pelkie . [REDACTED] The Sturgeon River (Cheboygan County) Sturgeon River (Cheboygan County, Michigan) — The Sturgeon River rises in Otsego County near Gaylord and flows into Burt Lake in

435-702: The Little Sturgeon River is at 45°24′19″N 84°36′32″W  /  45.40528°N 84.60889°W  / 45.40528; -84.60889 on the former channel of the Sturgeon River that into the Indian River. Sturgeon River (Dickinson County, Michigan) — The Sturgeon River rises from the confluence of the East and West branches at 45°55′19″N 87°47′46″W  /  45.92194°N 87.79611°W  / 45.92194; -87.79611 and empties into

464-1594: The West Branch at 46°03′31″N 88°00′00″W  /  46.05861°N 88.00000°W  / 46.05861; -88.00000 . References [ edit ] ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sturgeon River (Delta County) ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Branch Sturgeon River (Delta County) ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sturgeon River (Michigan) ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sturgeon River (Houghton County) ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Branch Sturgeon River (Houghton County) ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sturgeon River (Cheboygan County) ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Branch Sturgeon River (Cheboygan County) ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Little Sturgeon River ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sturgeon River (Dickinson County) ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: East Branch Sturgeon River ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Branch Sturgeon River (Dickinson County) ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Branch Sturgeon River [REDACTED] Index of articles associated with

493-535: The community of Indian River . A channel formerly flowed into the Indian River at 45°24′47″N 84°36′36″W  /  45.41306°N 84.61000°W  / 45.41306; -84.61000 , though the main course of the river now empties directly into Burt Lake. The West Branch Sturgeon River rises in southeast Charlevoix County at 45°07′49″N 84°47′55″W  /  45.13028°N 84.79861°W  / 45.13028; -84.79861 and flows into

522-471: The county seat at Little Traverse (Harbor Springs) versus Mackinaw City . In a contested election in 1867, residents voted to move the county seat to Charlevoix , which was upheld by a Circuit Court decision in 1868. However, in 1869, Charlevoix County was split from Emmet County, resulting in Charlevoix being the official county seat for Emmet county as well as for the newly formed Charlevoix County. In 1873,

551-520: The county seat to East Jordan. In October 1884, 11 of the existing 16 township supervisors designated East Jordan to be the county seat. In October 1886, Boyne City convinced 2/3 of township supervisors to move the county seat to Boyne City. Finally, in a January 1897 land deal with Emmet County and the state legislature, Charlevoix County took on three townships on Beaver Island while giving up Resort, Bear Lake, and Springvale townships to Emmet County. The resulting balance of township supervisor votes gave

580-443: The county. The population density was 63 people per square mile (24 people/km ). There were 15,370 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km ). By 2020, its population was 26,054. In 2000, the racial makeup of the county was 96.31% White , 0.17% Black or African American , 1.54% Native American , 0.23% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 0.41% from other races , and 1.25% from two or more races. 1.04% of

609-577: The federally-recognized Odawa tribe. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians occupies a small reservation in southwest Evaline Township . The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians has four scattered reservations throughout the county—three small sections in Hayes Township and one isolated section in St. James Township on Beaver Island . As of the census of 2000, there were 26,090 people, 10,400 households, and 7,311 families residing in

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638-539: The main stream at 45°16′19″N 84°36′03″W  /  45.27194°N 84.60083°W  / 45.27194; -84.60083 in Wolverine . The Little Sturgeon River rises in Cheboygan County northeast of Wolverine at 45°17′55″N 84°33′37″W  /  45.29861°N 84.56028°W  / 45.29861; -84.56028 and flows north on a course generally parallel to the Sturgeon River. The mouth of

667-511: The main stream at 46°08′43″N 86°41′14″W  /  46.14528°N 86.68722°W  / 46.14528; -86.68722 . A post office named Sturgeon River opened near the mouth of the river on July 23, 1891. The name was changed to St. Jacques on June 22, 1904. It closed on November 30, 1913, re-opened April 11, 1919, and was discontinued on July 31, 1955. (from the mouth) Charlevoix County, Michigan Charlevoix County ( / ˈ ʃ ɑːr l ə v ɔɪ / SHAR -lə-voy )

696-411: The median income for a household in the county was $ 39,788, and the median income for a family was $ 46,260. Males had a median income of $ 32,457 versus $ 22,447 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,130. About 5.40% of families and 8.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.00% of those under age 18 and 5.90% of those age 65 or over. The county government operates

725-510: The mouth of the river on July 23, 1891. The name was changed to St. Jacques on June 22, 1904. It closed on November 30, 1913, re-opened April 11, 1919, and was discontinued on July 31, 1955. Sturgeon River (Houghton County, Michigan) — The Sturgeon River rises in Baraga County at 46°35′12″N 88°16′05″W  /  46.58667°N 88.26806°W  / 46.58667; -88.26806 near Nestoria and empties into Portage Lake in

754-528: The non-Mormon resistance succeeded in getting the Michigan Legislature to reorganize Emmet County. The islands, including Beaver Island and North and South Manitou Islands , were transferred into the separate Manitou County , which effectively eliminated Mormons from Emmet County government. After an assassination attempt on June 20, 1856, Strang died three weeks later. Emmet County continued to experience tensions as citizens clashed over whether to put

783-538: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 21.8% were of German, 12.0% English, 11.0% American, 10.6% Irish and 8.4% Polish ancestry. 97.3% spoke English and 1.1% Spanish as their first language. There were 10,400 households, out of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.40% were married couples living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.50% had someone living alone who

812-602: The same name This set index article includes a list of related items that share the same name (or similar names). If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sturgeon_River_(Michigan)&oldid=1111962107 " Categories : Set index articles on rivers Rivers of Michigan Set index articles on rivers of Michigan Hidden categories: Pages using gadget WikiMiniAtlas Articles with short description Short description

841-430: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.96. In the county, 25.90% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 25.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males. In 2000,

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