Situated south of K.I. Sawyer and east of Gwinn, Little Lake, Michigan is an unincorporated community in Forsyth Township, Marquette County, in the Upper Peninsula.
Little Lake was named for the body of water in the southwestern portion of the community. Beauyan Lake, Farmer Lake, Morbit Lake, and several smaller bodies of water surround the community.
The community is located along M-35, which intersects with Little Lake Road, County Highway EED, County Highway EJ, and Millyard Road near the center of town. The only incorporated cities and villages within thirty miles of Little Lake are Marquette, Chatham, Negaunee, and Ishpeming, although the unincorporated communities of K.I. Sawyer, New Swanzy, Gwinn, Austin, and McFarland are within ten miles.
The community developed around a mill and general store operated by the Cheshire Iron Manufacturing Company, which opened in 1863. At around the same time, the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad opened a station to serve the mill operations, southeast of its crossing with the Munising, Marquette, & Southeastern Railway, called Cheshire Junction.
The village was first called Little Lake, but when a post office was established there on October 20, 1877, it was named Forsyth, for the township. Ira Clark was the first postmaster. The post office kept the name Forsyth, probably because it served the larger township, until March 1, 1966, when the post office's name was changed to Little Lake.
As an unincorporated community, Little Lake does not have defined boundaries, so any businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, or recreational opportunities bearing a Little Lake postal address would be appropriate for this portion of our guide.
Recommended Resources
The independent, non-denominational Protestant church was organized in the 1930s, and continues to serve the Little Lake, Michigan community. Its location, Sunday schedules, contacts, and a message audio archive are available, along with a statement of beliefs, an overview of its educational ministries, and programs for children, youth, men, women, and other ministries, including Day Camp, a joint ministry of the Upper Peninsula Bible Camp, Little lake Chapel, and a visiting ministry team.
http://www.littlelakechapel.org/
Situated along East M-35 in downtown Little Lake, Michigan, the restaurant and bar's menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, and wraps, broasted chicken, baskets, burgers, sandwiches, a kid's menu, and a Friday fish fry, as well as other menu items which are listed here, with prices, and lunch meal deals. Scheduled events are posted on the site, past events are archived, and a photo gallery is included. Its location, telephone number, and contact form are included for comments or suggestions.
http://www.thethrottleup.com/
Previously known as Northern Lights Lakeside Resort, the cottages are located on Farmer Lake, a private, spring-fed body of water in Little Lake, Michigan. Each of its eight cottages is pictured, and descriptions, features, and amenities are posted on the site, along with its rates, and availability. Cottages may be booked by telephone or through its online reservation system. Policy information, guest reviews, a telephone number, and a contact form are available.
https://bettertogetherrentals.com/
Featuring two locations in Little Lake, Michigan, a map shows the locations of its Main Campus & Retreat Center and its Woodlands Campus, the former on Farmer Lake, and the latter two miles down the road on Little Lake. Founded in 1936, the non-profit Christian ministry is introduced, including a mission statement, core values, and history. Its programs and schedules are posted on the site, volunteer opportunities are included, and registration may be accomplished online.
https://www.upbiblecamp.org/
