Hale, Michigan is a small, unincorporated village in central lower Plainfield Township, in Iosco County.
As an unincorporated community, Hale does not have defined boundaries, but its settlement area is concentrated at the intersection of M-65 and Esmond Road, and west along Esmond Road to Hale Lake and Hale Creek, and east to around Darton Road, as well as along M-65 both north and south of the intersection.
Cities and villages within twenty miles of the community include Sand Lake, Whittemore, Tawas City, Rose City, Prescott, and East Tawas. The unincorporated communities of Long Lake and South Branch are within ten miles of Hale.
The community was named for C.D. Hale, who came from New York State to engage in the lumber industry around 1880. His camps were located at the lake, and both the lake and creek were named for him.
The Detroit, Bay City & Alpena Railroad (Detroit and Mackinac Railway) opened a flag station at Hale, and a post office was established in the railroad station on January 17, 1889, with Furman N. Dean as the first postmaster.
Today, there is very little industry in Hale. However, it is situated south, west, and northwest of the Huron National Forest, east of the Rifle River Recreation Area. Loon Lake and Plainfield Park are just northwest of the community, and there are several other rivers, streams, and lakes nearby. M-65 is a significant local highway, so Hale sees a fair amount of traffic from passersby and others coming to the area for its outdoor recreational opportunities. While there isn't much in the way of industry in Hale, the village does support several restaurants and other commercial businesses serving residents and visitors.
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Founded in Hale, Michigan under the name of Bernard Woodworking in 1958, the company originally manufactured wood windows. In 1969, Bernard Woodworking purchased the Hale Lumber Company, which became the focus of its business, assuming its current name in 1984. Today, the company has locations in Hale, Cheboygan, Hillman, and AuGres, where it carries a large inventory of products, including lumber, building supplies, and cabinetry. Its locations and hours are posted.
https://www.bernardbuilding.com/
Providing a K-12 public school curriculum on one campus in Hale, Michigan, the district's website includes a staff directory, administrative contacts, a student handbook, a district calendar, and policy information. The district improvement plan, annual education reports, and other reports and documentation are presented, with an overview of its K-6th-grade programs, 7-12th-grade programs, athletics programs, technology programs, music programs, and food services.
https://www.haleschools.net/
Managed by Baruch Senior Ministries, a faith-based non-profit organization, the senior living facility in Hale, Michigan offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. Its location, office hours, and contacts are posted to the site, which includes an overview of its care options, and a discussion of costs. Photographs and descriptions of client rooms, a list of amenities, dining facilities, and policies on visiting the facilities are included.
http://halecreek.baruchsls.org/
HIA was founded in 1938 and is located in Hale, Michigan, representing Auto-Owners Insurance, Cincinnati Insurance Companies, Pioneer State Mutual, Michigan Insurance Company, and Foremost Insurance Group. Quotes may be requested for auto, commercial auto, business owners, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, disability, general liability, homeowners, life, and workers compensation insurance policies. Also included is an insurance glossary, and contacts.
https://www.haleinsuranceagency.net/
Located next to the post office in Hale, Michigan, the Hale Villa Apartments features eleven one-bedroom units and one two-bedroom unit. Within walking distance of downtown, the facilities include snow removal and garbage pickups, and feature raised gardens outdoors. Photographs are displayed, monthly pricing is posted, and a rental application may be filled out online. The address and a map show the location of the facilities, and a telephone number and email address are provided.
http://thehalevilla.com/
