Rapid City, Michigan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the northwestern part of Clearwater Township, Kalkaska County, in the northwestern Lower Peninsula.
In Michigan, unincorporated communities are dots on the map without defined boundaries. As a CDP, Rapid City has boundaries, but they are for statistical purposes only, and are without legal status.
Rapid City is along the Rapid River, with Torch Lake to the north and Lake Skegemog to the southwest. The community is concentrated at the place where Rapid City Road, Torch Lake Road, Aarwood Road, and Valley Road come together.
Cities and villages within twenty-five miles of the community include Kalkaska, Elk Rapids, Bellaire, Mancelona, Central Lake, Traverse City, and Fife Lake, while the unincorporated communities of Torch River, Alden, Barker Creek, Mabel, Leetsville, Kewadin, and Skegemog Point are within ten miles of Rapid City.
Like many other Michigan communities, Rapid City was founded as a railroad town. When the Chicago & West Michigan (Pere Marquette) Railroad came through in 1891, a station was opened, and named Van Buren, for local landowners, Charles E. and Carrie J. Van Buren.
The following year, the Van Burens platted and recorded the village site, although it was never incorporated. On November 22, 1892, a post office was established, with Mr. Van Buren as postmaster. On January 18, 1895, its name was changed to Vanburen, then changed again, to Rapid City, on April 20, 1898, for its location along the Rapid River.
The focus of this portion of our guide is on the Clearwater Township locality known as Rapid City. Appropriate topics include online resources for any government entities based in the community, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities.
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The Internet service provider is based in Rapid City, Michigan, and covers most of Northwest Lower Michigan. Addresses, telephone numbers, a fax number, and an email address are posted, along with its business hours, services and service options, client testimonials, and an employment application. New clients may sign up online, and clients may access their accounts, webmail, and policy information through the site. Frequently asked questions are answered.
https://www.186networks.net/
Situated along Rapid City Road in the community of Rapid City, Michigan, Cone Corral specializes in burgers, sandwiches, and ice cream, although it carries other items which are listed in the full menu that may be viewed online. Including soft-serve, fat-free, sugar-free, and hand-dipped ice cream, as well as sundaes, shakes, malts, floats, and other desserts. Its location, hours of operation, and contacts are posted. Private parties may also be booked.
https://conecorral.com/
Based in Rapid City, Michigan, the online news and community site features business and community news and other features, such as local obituaries, a directory of local businesses, government meetings, school board meetings, community services and activities, school news and promotional material, healthcare services and facilities, and other regular features, available in PDF format. Addresses and contacts are posted, and an online contact form is included.
https://www.northwestmivoice.com/
Located on Rapid City Road NW, the Rapid City, Michigan veterinary facility is open every day but Sunday. Its address, hours of operation, telephone number, and after-hours emergency contacts are published on the site, and appointments may be booked online. An introduction to the chief veterinarian, veterinary assistant, receptionist, and groomer are featured, and a list of its services is included, with new client information and forms, and an online shopping area.
https://torchlakevet.com/
The family-operated business features wood-fired, flame-grilled, slow-cooked meats, utilizing sustainably-sourced wood, and meats that have been specially chosen for their quality standards. Served daily, its menu includes a variety of sandwiches, tacos, personal pizzas, vegetarian dishes, grilled and smoked meats, and sides, which are featured in its full menu, available for viewing online. Quotes for private events may be requested through an online form, and contacts are included.
https://www.torchvalleyque.com/
