Mullett Lake, Michigan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Inverness Township, Cheboygan County, in the Northern Lower Peninsula.
The community is on the northwestern shores of Mullett Lake, west of the mouth of the Cheboygan River.
Several areas of the community receive mail through the Cheboygan post office, to the north, as the Mullett Lake post office provides only post office box service. The community is accessed through M-27 (Straits Highway). Other routes include Wing Road, Polish Line Road, and Baier Road. The only city or village within twenty miles of the community is Cheboygan, although the unincorporated communities of Riggsville and Topinabee are nearby.
The community was named for Mullett Lake, a 16,630-acre body of water that was itself named for John Mullett who, along with William A. Burt, surveyed the area for the federal government between 1840 and 1843. Over the years, Mullett Lake has been known as Mullet Lake, Mullet's Lake, and Mullett's Lake. There are two public access sites on the lake, as well as several marinas. It is the fifth-largest lake in Michigan.
The CDP includes a historic former Michigan Central Railroad train depot, situated at the end of Polish Line Road, adjacent to the lake. While in operation, the railroad line was the main connection between Detroit and Mackinaw City. The building was purchased by a former railroad employee, who turned it into a family cottage, while the rail line now serves as the North Central State Trail.
The North Central State Trail is a 62-mile recreational rail-trail that follows a route that is generally parallel to I-75, extending from Gaylord to Mackinaw City, connecting to the North Western State Trail, which connects to the North Eastern State Trail. The trail borders a large section of the Mullett Lake shoreline, as well as the Cheboygan River.
In 1849, Donald McDougal became the first permanent European-American settler. L.P. Riggs came the following year, followed by Anson R. Dodge, who homesteaded in the area. The community was first known as Dodge's Point, after Mr. Dodge. A post office was established in the community on March 11, 1873, as Mullet Lake, with a single "t" ending, which was not corrected until the community was named a census-designated place. Mr. Dodge was the first postmaster.
The focal point of this portion of our guide is on the Mullett Lake, Michigan community. Any businesses, churches, schools, organizations, attractions, events, or recreational facilities within the community are appropriate topics for this category.
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Built by Watson Beebe as a private hunting and fishing lodge in 1894, the fine-dining restaurant is situated at the mouth of Mullett Lake, overlooking the Cheboygan River. Specializing in prime rib, fresh whitefish, South African lobster, and an extensive wine list, its menu is displayed in PDF format. Its reservation policies, hours of operation, a gallery of photographs, and contacts are included, along with stories, articles, and vintage photographs from the facility's past.
https://www.hackmatackinn.com/
Situated along North Straits Highway in the community of Mullett Lake, Michigan, the Inverness Academy is a campus of Cheboygan Area Schools. The campus is an alternative high school that accommodates varying learning and ability levels through a flexible program with options for in-class and remote work, as well as a combination of traditional classroom instruction, with a low student-teacher ratio, and blended instruction. An overview of its educational policies is presented.
https://casia.chebschools.org/
In operation for more than fifty years, the marina is on the north end of Mullett Lake, between Topinabee and Cheboygan, Michigan. Situated not far from the Cheboygan River, it services the gasoline and maintenance needs of boaters on Mullett Lake, as well as offering pontoon rentals and sales, boat sales, and motor sales. The marina is also a dealer for Lake Shore Products Personal Watercraft hoist and Shore Station lifts. Marina services include boat repairs, detailing, slips, and storage.
https://mullettlakemarina.com/
The bowling facility in Mullett Lake, Michigan offers league bowling for men, women, youth, mixed groups, and seniors, including open bowling daily, glow bowling, and other activities. In addition to bowling, the facility includes a full bar, a full menu of lunch and dinner items, pool tables, Michigan Lotto games, and large-screen televisions. League schedules, a calendar of events, weekly specials, and menus are published on the site. Its location is shown on a map and contacts are included.
https://www.sparetimelanesandrec.com/
