Buckley, Michigan is an incorporated village in northern Wexford County. Situated in northwest Hanover Township, the village is administered autonomously.
The main route through the village is M-37, which enters the village in the west, where it is also known as West Wexford Avenue, then turns north, where it becomes North 1st Street. West County Line Road forms the northern boundaries of the village, North 17 Road forms its eastern boundary, and West 4 Road and Lakeshore Drive form its southern boundary, while Timberlane Trail forms a small portion of its western boundary. Other routes through the village include West 2 1/2 Road and North 15 1/2 Road.
Mesick is 9.0 miles south, Kingsley is 12.6 miles northeast, Thompsonville is 13.9 miles west, and Manton is 22.6 miles southeast.
Buckley was formed along a railroad station established by the Manistee & North-Eastern Railroad in 1905, and the village was founded by G.A. Brigham in 1905, and named for the Buckley & Douglas Lumber Company, which employed several of the community's early settlers. A post office was established in Buckley on March 31, 1906, with Frank Wightman, a local merchant, as its first postmaster. Buckley was incorporated as a village in 1907.
Lake Gitchegume is a man-made lake situated in the southern part of the village. Created in the 1960s by damming up the east branch of Wheeler Creek, the lake was first filled with water in 1966 and then drained to seal the bottom before being filled to its maximum water level. The land surrounding the lake is managed by the Lake Gitchegumee Property Owners Association as a private lake community.
Online resources relating to the village of Buckley, Michigan are the focus of this guide. Websites representing the village itself, or any businesses or industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, guest accommodations, attractions, or events are appropriate for this category.
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The K-12 public school district operates Buckley Elementary School and Buckley High School, both of which are located on the same campus. The board of education, staff directory, a district calendar, and employment opportunities are displayed, and each of its schools is highlighted, with teacher pages, the parent-teacher organization, and announcements. Student enrollment policies, a book catalog, bus loading, and student drop-off procedures, and links to various resources are included.
http://www.buckleyschools.com/
In 1967, a group of people in the northwestern Lower Peninsula of Michigan cooperated to assemble a collection of old engines and antique equipment, largely used in farming. They formed a club that was named the Northwest Michigan Engine & Thresher Club and, in time, their annual event became known as the Buckley Old Engine Show. Its history, show information and schedules, exhibitor information, photographs, videos, and swap meets are scheduled.
https://www.buckleyoldengineshow.org/
Family owned and operated since 1977, the local bar serves American grilled food, such as hamburgers, wings, prime rib, fish, and other items, as well as Mexican tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Offering dine-in and take-out service, Frank’s features live entertainment, a pool table, television, video games, jukebox, and free WiFi. Its location, menu, daily specials, and a calendar of events are posted to the site, along with customer reviews, contacts, and a blog.
https://www.franksbuckleybar.com/
Headquartered in Buckley, with lots in Buckley, Cadillac, Cedar, Grawn, Honor, and Kalkaska, Pahl’s Country Store specializes in serving Northern Michigan with buildings for homes, cabins, storage sheds, garages, carports, and other purposes. Catalogs of its products may be viewed online, and information about delivery and installation, customization, and pricing are put forth, or available through an inquiry. Pahl’s also offers a variety of events and on-site services.
https://www.pahlscountrystore.com/
Wayne Bancroft Auction Service
The full-service, family-owned auction service is based in the village of Buckley, Michigan. The business is a member of the National Auctioneer’s Association and the Michigan State Auctioneer’s Association, holds an active Federal Firearms License, and is a Michigan Class D Auto Broker. A schedule of current and upcoming auctions is put forth, and information and tips for buyers and sellers are put forth, including a guide to those who are new to auctions.
https://www.waynebancroftauctions.com/
