Mio, Michigan is situated on Mio Pond, straddling Mentor Township, Big Creek Township, and Elmer Township, in the center of Oscoda County.
Although Mio is an unincorporated community, it is the county seat of Oscoda County, which has no incorporated communities. Additionally, the Mentor Township offices are located in Mio.
Situated in the Au Sable Valley of Northern Michigan, the community is surrounded by the Huron National Forest, and is part of the Grayling Forest Management Unit of the Au Sable State Forest. The Rifle River State Recreation Area is nearby, and the Oscoda County Park is minutes away.
Many residents of Mio and the surrounding area are Amish or Mennonite, or of Amish or Mennonite descent, and most are Anabaptist Christians.
The chief routes through the village are M-33 and M-72, which come together in downtown Mio, and then run concurrent to the north, forming South Mount Tom Road. Other routes include Cherry Creek Road, Kittle Road, River Road, and McKinley Road.
The only incorporated city or village within twenty-five miles of Mio is Rose City, about sixteen miles to the south, while the unincorporated communities of Fairview and Luzerne are within ten miles.
Although the community was founded largely due to its timber interests, today its support comes from its value to outdoor recreation enthusiasts and vacationers. While there is little in the way of industry in Mio, the community does support hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals, as well as restaurants and retail stores.
The first known European-American settlers or founders were Henry Deyarmond, Coolige, Comins, John Randall, and Reirlo Fosdick, who came in 1881. Originally known as Mioe, in honor of Henry Deyarmond's wife, a post office was established on May 3, 1882, with John Randall as postmaster. The spelling of the post office was changed to Mio on November 21, 1883.
The focus of this portion of our guide is on the unincorporated community known as Mio, Michigan. Online resources for local businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, and recreational opportunities are appropriate topics for this category.
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Chamber of Commerce for Oscoda County
Headquartered in Mio, Michigan, the Chamber represents and advocates for member businesses within the county, and for the economic wellbeing of the county as a whole. Its board members, office contacts, an overview of member benefits, and information about applying for membership are set forth. A directory to local businesses, community organizations, and events is set forth, and a guide for individuals and businesses relocating to the county is included on the site.
https://oscodacountymi.org/
Situated in southwest Oscoda County, the civil township includes the unincorporated community of McKinley, and part of the community of Mio, Michigan. The official township website publishes the names of township officials, the office telephone number, the address, and a map showing the location of the township hall, as well as a contact form. Other resources include information about zoning, voting, trash disposal, fire protection, and cemetery facilities. Notices are posted to the site.
http://www.mentortownship.net/
The public school district offers a K-12 curriculum through Mio AuSable Elementary School, Mio AuSable Middle School, and Mio AuSable High School, each of which is featured here, with school schedules, a student handbook, office contacts, and informational links. Also included is a district profile, the board of education, annual education reports, and other relevant reporting, and an overview of its academics and athletics programs, as well as a gallery of photographs.
https://www.miok12.net/
Established in 1840, Oscoda County is the least populous county in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. With no incorporated municipalities within the county, the county seat is in Mio, an unincorporated community. The official county website posts the address and a map showing the location of the county offices, contacts for county departments and administrative personnel, public notices, and the minutes to meetings of the county board of commissioners. County services and facilities are identified.
https://www.oscodacountymi.com/
Based in Mio, Real Estate One serves the real estate needs of Oscoda County and Northern Michigan. Contacts for the broker/owner and office manager are provided, and available listings are highlighted, with photographs, property descriptions, and asking prices. The physical and mailing addresses of its offices are featured, a map showing its location, and a contact form are posted. Featured listings are displayed on the index page and Multiple Listing Service (MLS) listings are included.
https://www.realestateonemio.com/
Representing State Wide Real Estate, the Mio, Michigan real estate office is located on West 8th Street. Office hours, location, and contacts are posted on the site, its services for buyers and sellers, and free-market analysis are offered. Featured listings are published on the site, and available listings may be found sorted into a variety of variables, such as acreage, lots, waterfront, cabins, and businesses. Photos, property descriptions, and asking prices are stated.
https://statewidemio.com/
