Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey is a city and coastal resort community in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was about 5,877 at the 2020 census.[3] It is the county seat of Emmet County.[5]
Downtown Petoskey Little Traverse Bay at sunset Crooked Tree Arts Center The Bear River McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital | |
 Location within Emmet County | |
| Coordinates: 45°22′24″N 84°57′19″W / 45.37333°N 84.95528°WCoordinates: 45°22′24″N 84°57′19″W / 45.37333°N 84.95528°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Emmet |
| Incorporated | 1879 (village) 1895 (city) |
| Named for | Petosegay |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.33 sq mi (13.82 km2) |
| • Land | 5.15 sq mi (13.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (202 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,877 |
| • Density | 1,141.83/sq mi (440.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 49770 |
| FIPS code | 26-63820[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0634731[2] |
| Website | Official website |
Petoskey, Michigan Media
By 1876, the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad had built a line north to Petoskey. Petoskey became the county seat of Emmet County in 1902.
Petoskey viewed from the harbor, circa 1900s
The Petoskey stone, a form of ancient fossil coral found in abundance in the area; it is named after the town.
City Hall, Petoskey, Michigan, USA.
The Little Traverse History Museum is housed in the former Chicago and West Michigan Railroad depot.
Petoskey Marina, Petoskey, Michigan, USA.
Mineral Well Park is one of many sites and buildings in Petoskey listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Petoskey, Michigan
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Petoskey city, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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