The focus of this portion of our guide is on the unincorporated communities of Linwood and Linwood Beach, Michigan, as the latter is often considered to be part of the former.
Both are unincorporated communities along or near Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron, in the eastern Lower Peninsula. Linwood is concentrated a little west of the bay, although the area to the east, along the bay, would also be considered part of the community. Linwood Beach is a smaller community south of Linwood, but situated along the bay.
Linwood straddles Fraser Township to the north, and Kawkawlin Township to the south, while Linwood Beach is in Kawkawlin Township.
The two communities are connected by Linwood Beach Road, and less than two miles apart. Other routes serving the community include M-13 (Huron Road), Linwood Road, Kaiser Tower Road, Elevator Road, and Cottage Grove Road.
Cities and villages within twenty miles of Linwood include Pinconning, Essexville, Auburn, Bay City, and Standish, while Brissette Beach, Meyers Beach, Three Churches Corner, and Almeda Beach are unincorporated communities within ten miles of Linwood.
Linwood was founded when the Mackinaw Division of the Michigan Central Railroad established a station there in 1872. It was then known as Terry's Station, for James G. Terry, who managed Terry, Seely, & Company, a local lumber operation, and served as the first postmaster for the community when a post office was opened on February 21, 1872. The post office closed on February 16, 1874, and was reopened on July 6, 1877, at which time it was renamed Linwood, a reference to its wooded terrain and its position on the line between the two townships. The railroad station was then renamed Linwood Park.
Today, the Linwood post office serves the northern part of Kawkawlin Township and Beaver Township, and the southern portions of Fraser Township and Garfield Township.
Saginaw Bay is popular for perch and walleye fishing, making both Linwood and Linwood Beach a destination for summer fishermen, and the communities include bars, restaurants, hotels, campgrounds, and a marina to serve fishermen and other visitors, as well as the small year-round population.
Recommended Resources
The used car dealership and tire center is on South Huron Road in Linwood, Michigan. Stocking Cooper, Mastercraft, BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Dick Cepek, Falken, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho, Michelin, Mickey Thompson, Nankang, Pirelli, Toyo, Uniroyal, and Yokohama tire brands, its products, and brands are featured here, along with a wheel buying guide, an overview of its tire services, and printable discount coupons. The address, hours, and contacts are included.
https://www.autohouselinwood.com/
The retail store stocks a wide variety of fishing, ice fishing, hunting, camping, footwear, and outdoor apparel, and home and decor items. Its products may be viewed through its online catalog, sorted into product categories, with photographs, descriptions, options, prices, and online shopping. Its returns and exchange policies are included, along with its store hours, contact information, shipping policies, its Quality Matters Club, and an informational blog.
https://www.franksgreatoutdoors.com/
Linwood Beach Marina & Campground
Situated on Saginaw Bay, the marina offers a wide variety of services, as well as seasonal tent and recreational vehicle camping facilities, with restrooms, showers, dump station, bathhouse, fish cleaning station, and a fishing pond for the kids, as well as lots with water, sewer, and electric hookups. New and used watercraft sales, an overview of its services, fishing information, offshore storage and rentals, and a calendar of events are published on the site, with contacts.
https://www.linwoodbeachmarina.com/
Five miles from the Linwood Marina and Campground, and north of Franks Great Outdoors, the rental cottage links to a golf course in the back, and is close to bicycling and walking trails, boat launches, fishing venues, and a casino. A map shows its location, and a contact form and telephone number are available. Other resources include a gallery of photographs showing the exterior, common areas, and interior views, and a guide to charter fishing and other things to do in the area.
https://linwoodcottage.com/
Family operated since 1945, the Linwood, Michigan company ages and packages a variety of varieties of cheese, which are available for purchase at their store or online. Its products include Colby cheese, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, and cheese spreads, which are pictured and described. Other resources include recipes using its products, and an online shopping area in which its products are sorted by category. Of course, photos and prices are included. Store hours, and directions are posted.
https://williamscheese.com/
