Frederic, Michigan is an unincorporated community in central-eastern Frederic Township, in the northwest segment of Crawford County, in the North Michigan portion of the Lower Peninsula.
As an unincorporated community, Frederic does not have defined borders, but it is centered on the intersection of West County Road 612 and Old 27 North. The Au Sable River and May Lake are in the western part of the community.
Grayling and Gaylord are the only incorporated municipalities within twenty miles of Frederic, although nearby unincorporated communities include Deward, Waters, Bear Lake, Arbulus Beach, and Otsego Lake. Hartwick Pines State Park and the Huron portion of the Huron-Manistee National Forest are nearby.
Frederic is a small town with no large stores and very little traffic. The Old 27 Corridor is popular with bicyclists and, in the winter, snowmobilers in North Michigan are likely to find themselves in Frederic, as most area snowmobile trails lead to Frederic. The town welcomes their business, and it's few businesses cater to snowmobilers in the winter.
The village was founded around 1874 as a stop along the Mackinaw Division of the Michigan Central Railroad. Originally, it was called Forest, as it was then a part of Maple Forest Township. On December 17, 1877, a post office was established under the name of Fredericville, in honor of Frederic Barker, a pioneer settler. William Putnam was the first postmaster. On August 4, 1886, the name of the post office was shortened to Frederic.
The focus of this guide is on the community known as Frederic, Michigan. Businesses, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, and events within the community are appropriate for this category.
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Offering guided fly fishing trips, cabin rentals, handcrafted canoes, and cradle nets for fishing, the business is located in Frederick, Michigan. Full-day, half-day, and wading trips may be purchased online, and special packages are featured. Several photographs are provided of the rental cabins, some of which may accommodate groups of up to six people. Its canoes and Canoe themed lighting fixtures are shown here, with descriptions, and its nets are available online or from listed local stores.
http://www.cfriverproducts.com/
Situated at Eagle Park, at the Frederic Township offices, the annual music festival features local bands, with the proceeds going to the Frederic Township Parks and Recreations and Friends of Frederic. Festival news, announcements, schedules, and rules are put forth, along with band line-ups, sponsors and sponsorship opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and a map showing the location of the event. Photos of past events are displayed, and registrations may be accomplished online.
http://www.fredericmusicfest.org/
Frederic Township Fire Department
Headquartered in Frederic, Michigan, the FTFD provides fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services in northern Crawford County, with an emphasis on fire prevention and safety education. Administrative contacts and a contact form are included, and information about its apparatus, community outreach, disaster readiness, educational, and training programs are discussed. Photographs, schedules, press releases, and bill payments are included.
http://www.fredericfire.com/
The congregation meets at its facilities on North Old 27 in Frederic, Michigan on Sunday mornings for Sunday services and fellowship, Wednesday evenings for prayer and fellowship, and at other times as noted here, as well as opportunities for individual prayer and the meeting of other needs. Its address, office hours, contacts, and a calendar of events are posted, along with information about its outreach services and supported ministries. Contributions may be made online.
https://www.livingwaterfrederic.com/
Family-owned and operated since 1997, Sledheads is located directly across from the Swamp II Bar and Restaurant in Frederic, Michigan, right on the snowmobile trail. Catering to snowmobilers, the business carries snowmobile parts and accessories, as well as a line of t-shirts and sweatshirts that includes its own line, Sledheads Snowwear. Although the store is open only during snowmobile season, Sledheads ships parts and accessories year-round. Trail conditions and weather reports are posted.
https://frederic-mi.com/
