Ossineke, Michigan is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Sanborn Township, Alpena County, on Thunder Bay in Lake Huron.
Unincorporated communities in Michigan don't have designated boundaries, but boundaries are set up for CDPs, although they are solely for the purposes of the census, and without legal municipal status.
The South Branch of the Devils River serves as most of the western boundary of the CDP, while US-23 serves as its western border in the south. The southern border is Wilds Road, and Sampson Road and Thunder Bay make up the larger portion of its eastern boundary. The northern border is just south of Timm Drive.
The Ossineke CDP is along US-23, northwest of Alpena and Negwegon State Parks, and southeast of Devils Lake. Nicholson Hill Road intersects the state highway.
Cities and villages within twenty-five miles of Ossineke include Alpena, Lincoln, and Harrisville, while the unincorporated communities of Devils River, Spruce, Lost Lake Woods, and Black River are within ten miles.
Jonathan Burtch and Anson Eldred made a government land purchase here in 1844, at the mouth of the Devils River. David O. Oliver, who had surveyed the area in 1840, purchased the property of Mr. Burtch in 1847 and established a mill. Lee R. Sanborn purchased much of Mr. Oliver's land in 1848, and platted the townsite.
A post office was established on February 13, 1867, with George B. Melville as the first postmaster, and the Detroit, Bay City & Alpena Railroad opened a station in Ossineke in 1883. Originally a narrow gauge short line, it was converted to a standard gauge in 1886, and reorganized as the Detroit & Mackinac Railroad in 1894.
The Native American name for the site was Wawsineke, which was changed to Ossineke when the townsite was platted. Ossineke was never incorporated as a municipality.
The focal point of this portion of our guide is on the community of Ossineke, Michigan. Online resources for local businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, and recreational opportunities are appropriate for this category.
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Established in 1980, the locally and family-owned restaurant in Ossineke, Michigan specializes in recipes that have been passed down through the family. Originally, an ice cream parlor, its offerings were soon expanded to a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu, taking its current name in 1989. A profile and history of the restaurant is stated, and its lunch and dinner, breakfast, bakery, and kids menus are published, special offers are highlighted, and customer reviews are included.
https://www.conniescafeossineke.com/
Paul Nathan Domke began work on what became Dinosaur Gardens in the summer of 1935, creating dinosaur displays using a formula of cement that can withstand the outdoor elements, as well as a steel framework, claiming that each dinosaur in the park was made to the size that it was when it walked the earth. Over about forty years, Mr. Domke created more than twenty-five prehistoric creatures. Offering various tiers of bundle passes, guests may participate in a variety of activities.
https://www.dinosaurgardensllc.com/
Carrying an inventory of used cars, trucks, and SUVs from a variety of manufacturers, including recreational vehicles, the pre-owned auto dealership also offers detailing services. Located along US Highway 23 in Ossineke, Michigan, its address, telephone number, and hours of operation are stated, and available cars are listed by type. Photos, mileage, prices, and other details are posted, its RV inventory is included, and client testimonials are posted on the site.
https://www.jmsautosale.online/
Headquartered in Ossineke, Michigan, the Chamber provides opportunities for its members to get involved in the local community with fellow business professionals, and advocates for the interests of its membership and community. An overview of the Chamber includes the benefits of membership, the membership levels, and fees, as well as a list of Chamber officers, a member directory, and rental policies, rates, and forms for its Chamber Hall and Pavilion Hall. Contacts are included.
http://ossinekechamber.com/
A campus of Alpena Public Schools, the Sanborn School in Ossineke, Michigan serves students in kindergarten through the fifth grade. Its location, a school schedule, faculty and staff directory, and lunch menus are published on the site, which include daily schedules, lunch and recess times, and office contacts. Other resources include notices and announcements, parent involvement policies, school boundary maps, safety information, and links to be used for online payments of meal services.
https://www.alpenaschools.com/schools/sanborn-elementary/
