Saint Helen, Michigan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southeastern Richfield Township, east Roscommon County, in the Lower Peninsula.
The community is situated on the southeastern shore of Lake Saint Helen, a few miles north of I-75. M-76 connects with Saint Helen Road in the northern part of the community, while Artesia Beach Road ends at its intersection with Saint Helen Road.
Cities and villages within twenty-five miles of Saint Helen include West Branch, Roscommon, and Rose City, while the unincorporated communities of Au Sable River Park, Artesia Beach, and Maple Valley are within ten miles.
Founded by Henry Stephens, principal owner of the Henry L. Stephens & Company lumber firm, in 1872, the community was a station on the Mackinaw Division of the Michigan Central Railroad. Stephens' lumber operations were considered among the best equipped in the state at the time, producing more than a billion board feet of lumber within a period of fourteen years. Most of the logs were moved by the river, although lumber was also transported by rail.
The railroad later became the Michigan Central, then the Detroit & Mackinac Railway, and then the Lake State Railway Company.
The Saint Helen Development Company was created to promote the development of the community and to sell land to new settlers. Over a period of seven years, the company sold eighty thousand acres of land and helped to build more than thirty miles of roads and eighty miles of fencing.
A post office was established on February 16, 1874, with Mrs. Louise Tebo as postmaster. The office was closed on December 6, 1876, then restored on May 22, 1878, with Henry L. Stevens, Jr. as postmaster. On April 29, 1879, the office was closed again, restored again from June 7, 1880, to November 5, 1898, when it was again closed, to be restored on January 27, 1903.
Saint Helen became a census-designated place in 1990, when its population was 2,390. Its peak population was 2,993 in 2000 and, as of 2020, its population was 2,735.
This portion of our guide is focused on the unincorporated community and CDP known as Saint Helen, Michigan. Appropriate topics include local businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, and recreational opportunities.
Recommended Resources
Lakeview Park Property Owners Association of St. Helen, Michigan
The LPPOA of Saint Helen, Michigan was chartered in 1914, and re-recorded in 1972, for the purpose of acquiring, maintaining, and constructing buildings and property for landowners in the Lakeview Park Plats in Richfield Township, as well as to acquire and maintain educational and recreational facilities. Its board members, a calendar of events, an area map, and contacts are published on the site. Its articles of incorporation, meeting minutes, bylaws, and other documents are available.
http://lppoami.org/
Open seven days a week, the rental company features two, four, and six-seat off-road machines, Polaris slingshots, and kayaks. Its location, hours of operation, policy information and rules, and photographs are featured on the site, which includes adventure photos, safety tips, and online bookings. Customers can determine what's included with the rental, what to expect, and what to bring, as well as its cancellation policies. An informational blog is also included.
https://rzrripnrentals.com/
Saint Helen Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in the unincorporated village of Saint Helen, Michigan, the Chamber is a business membership organization representing businesses in Saint Helen and the surrounding region. Its site includes a membership application, a business membership directory, a list of board officers, announcements, and community events. When available, open job positions are posted on the site, which highlights member business and organizational members, with links to online resources.
http://www.sainthelenchamber.net/
Founded in 1993, the non-profit corporation was originally charged with protecting the historic, existing water level of Lake Saint Helen, although its scope had expanded to include creating and sponsoring local events. Membership forms, an annual newsletter form, and minutes from the most recent annual meeting may be viewed online or printed. Membership is not restricted to lakefront owners. Its membership policies, mailing address, email address, and online contact form are available.
https://www.sthelenlakeassociation.org/
Located on North Saint Helen Road in Saint Helen, Michigan, the dealership carries new and pre-owned power sports vehicles and equipment from Aqua Cycle, Arctic Cat, Avalon, Craftlander, E-Z-Go, Genesis Trailers, Mercury, Sea Legs, Triton Trailers, Yamaha, and others, which may be found my manufacturer, model, brand, new in-stock inventory, and pre-owned in-stock inventory. Its inventory, services, and tech tips are posted on the site, along with customer reviews.
https://www.sthelenpowersports.com/
