Situated in northern Bay County, the city of Pinconning, Michigan is surrounded by Pinconning Township.
The chief routes to and from Pinconning are M-13 (Huron Road) and Pinconning Road (5th Street), which intersect in the southern part of the city. Cities and villages within twenty-five miles of the city include Standish, Sterling, Omer, Bay City, Essexville, Auburn, and Au Gres, while the unincorporated communities of Woodville, Almeda Beach, Myers Beach, Mount Forest, Nine Mile, Linwood, and Whites Beach are within ten miles.
Pinconning was founded as a lumber settlement on the banks of the Pinconning River, a 15.6-mile waterway that begins in Mount Forest Township, and flows east through Pinconning Township and the city of Pinconning, before emptying into Saginaw Bay just over two miles east of the city.
George H. Van Etten and Henry Kaiser, of Van Etten, Kaiser & Company, are credited as the city's founders. They chose the area because of the abundance of trees, which included white pine, spruce, fir, cedar, oak, maple, birch, and elm, as well as the wild game, fish, and fertile agricultural land, particularly for potatoes. Pinconning is derived from an Ojibwa word meaning "a place where wild potatoes grow."
The company built a sawmill and a company store in 1872, and platted a hundred acres as a townsite. A post office was established on January 29, 1873, with Edward B. Knight as postmaster.
Originally, the Pinconning River was used to move logs to the bay but, later in 1873, the Pinconning and Kaiserville Railroad was built to transport lumber south, also serving as the main way in and out of the community due to a lack of real roads. A gravel road to Pinconning was built in 1918 and paved in 1920. The Pinconning and Kaiserville Railroad became the Glencoe, Pinconning & Lake Shore Railroad, then the Pinconning Railroad, then the Saginaw Bay & Northwestern Railroad, and was acquired by the Michigan Central Company in 1883.
Pinconning was incorporated as a village in 1887, and became a city in 1931.
By the late 1800s or early 1900s, the area's timber resources were depleted. In the early 1900s, dairy farming became an important factor in the area's economy. William Reid moved to Pinconning in 1907 to found the Pinconning Creamery, Kraft operated a cheese plant from 1936 to 1993, and Daniel Horn, a German immigrant, moved to Pinconning from Wisconsin, and created a new type of cheese that could be stored at temperatures over forty degrees. This new variety of Colby became known as Pinconning cheese, which is still popular.
Today, Pinconning is primarily a residential community, although it has substantial commercial activity, as well. Its peak population, thus far, was 1,430 in 1980, while its current population is just over 1,200.
The focus of this portion of our guide is on the city of Pinconning, Michigan. Appropriate topics for this category include online resources representing the municipality or any other governmental entities within the city, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, events, attractions, entertainment venues, or recreational opportunities.
 
 
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Offering the famous Pinconning Cheese, which is available in mild, medium, sharp, medium-sharp, x-sharp, and 10-year-old options, as well as several other types of cheeses, spreads, jerky, smoked meats, and other products, the Cheese Shop is located at I-75 and Pinconning Road, in Pinconning, Michigan. The address, hours, and contacts are posted, and packages can be shipped anywhere in the United States. Its banquet facility is highlighted, and cheese tips are given.
http://www.pinconningcheesehouse.com/
Settled in 1872, Pinconning, Michigan was incorporated as a village in 1872 and as a city in 1935. The official municipal website features administrative and departmental contacts, the history of the city, demographics, and a guide to local schools, real estate companies, and community events. Pinconning Park is highlighted, and a Pinconning Park Nature Trail Map is included, along with information about local boating and fishing opportunities, winter activities, and kid-friendly activities.
https://cityofpinconning.org/
Pinconning Area School District
Headquartered in Pinconning, Michigan the PK-12th-grade public school system operates Pinconning Central Elementary School, Pinconning Linwood Elementary School, Pinconning High/Middle School, and its Preschool/Advancement Academy, located on the Linwood Elementary campus. Its campuses and programs are featured, and a district calendar, staff directory, student supply lists, district reports and forms, announcements, and an introduction to its virtual learning options.
https://www.pasd.org/
Published in Pinconning, Michigan, the weekly newspaper is available in print or in an online edition, and subscriptions may be made online. Otherwise, select news and sports stories, lifestyle issues, weekly columns, obituaries, classifieds, legal data, weather reports, and community profiles may be viewed, along with a calendar of events, a form for uploading submissions for publication, a photo gallery, a video gallery, and contacts. Photographs may be purchased through the site.
https://www.pinconningjournal.com/
The civil township is in northeast Bay County, along the west shore of Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron. The Pinconning River flows east through the southern part of the township. The official township website posts its mailing address, the physical address of the township hall, office hours, and a telephone number. Announcements and job opportunities are featured, along with a calendar of events, township council minutes, ordinances, permit information, and the history of township cemeteries.
http://pinconningtownship.com/
Located on North Mable Street in Pinconning, Michigan, the Chevrolet dealership includes a sales floor, finance department, service department, and body shop. The address, directions, and a map are featured, and its inventory of new and used vehicles may be viewed online, including photos, asking prices, and specifications. The services provided by its service center and body shop are discussed, including hours of operation and contacts. Chevrolet Owner Benefits are highlighted.
https://www.schaferchevy.com/