Fairview, Michigan is north and west of the Huron National Forest, in the North Michigan portion of the Lower Peninsula.
Situated in Comins Township, Oscoda County, Fairview is an unincorporated community and, as such, it has no defined boundaries. However, it is concentrated in the area around the intersection of M-33/72 (East Miller Road) and North Abbe Road. Rose City is the only incorporated municipality within twenty-five miles of Fairview. However, the unincorporated community of Comins is less than two miles to the east, just within the Huron National Forest, Kneeland is about three miles southwest, and Biggs Settlement is just over five miles west-southwest. Mio, the county seat, is just over eight miles to the northeast.
Given its location on the edge of a national forest, and its proximity to the Au Sable State Forest and the Rifle River State Recreation Area, the community sees a lot of visitors who come for outdoor recreation, including birding, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Additionally, Fairview Area Schools hosts the Eagle Festival each year, and the town has other attractions.
For example, the Michigan AuSable Valley Railroad, in Fairview, is a 16-inch, 1/4-scale ridable miniature railway that runs through parts of the Huron National Forest and the Comins Creek Valley. Also, the Steiner Museum is in Fairview, highlighting the history of Oscoda County and its six townships, including a circa 1885 log schoolhouse and a collection of agricultural, educational, and home improvement artifacts. Cedar Valley Campground not only offers camping and RV accommodations, but it includes a frontier fun park and two golf courses. Although much of the facilities are in nearby Mio, one of its golf courses - The Pines - is in Fairview.
Fairview Area Schools is a K-12th-grade public school on one campus in Fairview. Additionally, the area is served by Fairview Eagle's Nest Preschool, an independent program within the Fairview Area Schools district.
The focal point of this guide is on the community known as Fairview, Michigan. Although there have historically been other communities by that name within the state, most of them are now defunct or have been absorbed by nearby cities.
There is an unincorporated community by the same name in Mason County. Situated in Summit Township, a post office existed there from October 12, 1860, to June 11, 1874, and again from December 15, 1875, to May 2, 1876. Topics related to the community of Fairview in Mason County may also be listed in this category.
However, the majority of the resources here will be to the community by that name in Oscoda County. Founded by W.L. Bond, Alex Scott, the Fairview post office, still in operation, was established on August 24, 1883, with Alex Scott as the first postmaster. W.L. Bond is acknowledged as the town's founder, and a railroad station was established there in the late 1800s by the Au Sable & Northwestern Railroad. Originally a narrow-gauge railroad developed to serve the area's lumber industry, the line was changed to standard gauge after it was leased to the Detroit & Mackinac Railroad in 1910. It was abandoned in 1927.
There are not a lot of businesses or industries in Fairview but there are some, generally serving the local population and visitors who come to the area for outdoor adventures and recreation. Online resources representing individuals, businesses, industries, churches, schools, organizations, attractions, events, or other entities in Fairview are appropriate topics for this category. As Fairview does not have defined boundaries, those carrying a Fairview postal address may be found here, as well. The Fairview post office serves most of Comins Township, as well as parts of Clinton and Mentor townships.
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Serving a larger area, Fairview Area Schools is a PK-12 public school district operating from one campus in Fairview, Michigan, but serving a larger area. Its site features news and notices, school schedules, a district calendar, emergency procedures, employment opportunities, and access to various documents and forms, as well as links to other resources. The board of education, a staff directory, and district services are outlined, along with its sports and extracurricular programs.
https://www.fask12.org/
Situated on North Abbe Road, at its intersection with East Miller Road, the Fairview, Michigan market is open every day but Sunday. The address, hours of operation, and phone and fax numbers are published to the site. The full-service supermarket specializes in fresh and smoked meats, fresh produce, and fresh-baked bread and doughnuts. Customers may shop online for local pickup. Its shopping services, weekly advertisements and discounts, recipes, and a personal shopping account are available.
https://www.fairviewfoodmarket.com/
Michigan AuSable Valley Railroad
Located in Fairview, near Michigan's AuSable Valley River and the Huron National Forest, the Michigan AuSable Valley Railroad is a miniature railway that offers a 20-minute scenic ride onboard the ΒΌ-scale passenger train, traveling through a 115-foot curving tunnel, as well as two wooden trestles. The railroad is highlighted here, along with a mailing address, telephone number, announcements, and a description of the railroad and the project of restoring it.
https://mavrailroad.com/
Originating as the private collection of Earl Steiner, the museum is now operated by Oscoda County. Located on Reber Road in Fairview, Michigan, the museum highlights the history of the county and its six townships. The collection includes artifacts and memorabilia relating to the region's logging era, agricultural period, educational, and home improvement items. Directions are presented, and its location is shown on a map, and its hours of operation, and telephone number.
https://www.oscodacountymi.org/steiner-museum
The Pines at Fairview is part of the Cedar Valley Golf Club and Campground, most of which is in nearby Mio. Located in Fairview, Michigan, The Pines at Fairview offers nine or eighteen holes of golf. Its weekday rates, weekend and holiday rates, and specials are highlighted, with or without a golf cart. Membership options include one of its two campgrounds or both. Upcoming events are featured, along with employment opportunities, an online application, and contacts.
https://www.experiencecedarvalley.com/thepinesatfairview
