The unincorporated village of Goetzville, Michigan is concentrated in the area of M-48 (South Raber Road) and East Traynor Road, about six miles north of M-134, in southeast Raber Township, east Chippewa County, in the eastern portion of the Upper Peninsula.
As an unincorporated community, Goetzville doesn't have defined boundaries, but the area north of the East North Caribou Lake Road is generally considered to be Goetzville, and Bender Lake, Carlton Lake, and Sam Taylor Lake are usually considered to be within the village.
The incorporated village of Detour is about ten miles to the southeast. The closest cities are Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace, which are forty and fifty miles away, respectively. The unincorporated community of Raber is just over two miles away, and Stalwart is about ten.
Goetzville was named for the Goetz family, Joseph, Alois, Matthew, Paul, and Alexander, who opened businesses in the area in 1882. Joseph Goetz became the first postmaster when a post office was opened there on October 24, 1882. Although the community was known as Goetzville, the original spelling for the post office was Gatesville. In February of 1917, the post office changed its name to Goetzville. Goetzville was never incorporated.
The Goetzville post office serves the central portion of Raber Township, the southeastern corner of Pickford Township, and parts of northwest Detour Township.
Goetzville is a tiny community, with only a few businesses. However, any businesses, industries, churches, organizations, attractions, events, or recreational opportunities in Goetzville are appropriate topics for this category.
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North Eden raises miniature dachshunds from champion bloodlines, AKC registered and selected for their ability to better the breed. An introduction to the owners is provided, including their dedication to the task, and the pride in their work. When available, older and new pups are highlighted, and a gallery of photographs features several of the puppies that have been bred and born at North Eden, including pet portraits, information about house training, and contacts.
http://www.northedendachshunds.com/
Part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette, St. Stanislaus Kostka is located on East Trainer Road in Goetzville, Michigan. Mass schedules are posted, and reconciliation is conducted a half-hour before Mass, or by appointment. Its policies on baptisms, marriages, and the anointing of the sick are stated, along with office hours, telephone and fax numbers, and the deadlines for submitting information for the next church bulletin. Church bulletins may be viewed online.
https://www.dioceseofmarquette.org/ststanislausgoetzville
The Goetzville Oral History Project
Created and designed by Kathryn Schmitigal who, as an MSU student, obtained a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council to record the stories of growing up in Goetzville, Michigan. Documenting childhood in the easter Upper Peninsula town, the project recorded thirteen stories of individuals who grew up in the area in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. An introduction to the project is provided, and each of the interviews may be heard online, with brief introductions to each of the interviewees.
http://www.historicalvoices.org/gohp/
In operation for more than thirty years, the cottage resort and campground are situated on Munuscong Lake in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Featured are cottages for one to four people, up to six for an extra fee, as well as a seasonal campground with a clean bathhouse with toilets and showers, water, electricity, and access to a sandy beach. Rates, policies, and additional fees, if applicable, are posted. An introduction to the proprietors, and contacts, is included.
https://watersedgeup.com/
