Situated in central Sanilac County, Sandusky is in the Blue Water Area of the Thumb Region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
Sanilac Road and Sandusky Road intersect near the center of the city. M-46 runs concurrently with Sanilac Road as it runs east-west through the city, while M-19 enters the city from the south along with Sandusky Road, then turns west to run concurrently with Sanilac Road, while Sandusky Road continues north.
Cities and villages within twenty-five miles of Sandusky include Carsonville, Peck, Deckerville, Applegate, Port Sanilac, Kingston, Melvin, Marlette, Croswell, Yale, Brown City, Minden City, Clifford, and Ubly, while the unincorporated communities of Elmer, McGregor, Snover, and Juhl are situated within ten miles.
Although Sandusky is not a large city, its population has increased each census year, except for 2010, when there was a slight decrease. The city's population is under three thousand.
Arthur Carlson is acknowledged as the first European-American settler in Sandusky. Wildman Mills, a lumberman, came to the area in 1870 and became a large local landowner. He platted a village and named it for his hometown of Sandusky, Ohio. On January 25, 1879, a post office was established, with Oscar Mills as postmaster. That same year, the county seat was moved from Lexington to Sandusky.
Sandusky was incorporated as a village in 1885. On February 19, 1889, its name was changed to Sanilac Centre, for its location in the county, but it was renamed Sandusky on July 24, 1905, when it was incorporated as a city.
Due to its marshy landscape, Sandusky developed slowly. In 1911, the railroad came to Sandusky. At one time, the city was served by two railroads. The Pere Marquette Railroad operated a branch line from Poland, near Carsonville, while the Detroit, Bay City & Western Railroad's line between Bay City and Port Huron came through the city, as well. Rail had a short-lived success with passengers, however, as automobiles were gaining in popularity by that time. The railroad did serve to haul hay and sugar beets to market.
Given that there is no highway access to the interstate highway system, and no major port or airport nearby, attracting industry to Sandusky is difficult. Nevertheless, the city is home to several commercial businesses and medical facilities. Approximately thirty-five percent of the total land area in the city is zoned commercial, whereas only eight percent is industrial.
In this part of our guide, we will be focusing on websites representing the city, county, or any other governmental entities within the city, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities within the city.
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Office locations and hours are posted on the official municipal website, which also lists city facilities and services, a new resident's guide, codes and ordinances, zoning ordinances, city maps, and contacts for the city's administrative offices, city boards, councils, and commissions. Demographics, an overview of the city's industrial park, available industrial or business real estate, and a business directory are set forth, along with local schools and civic organizations.
https://www.misandusky.com/
Headquartered in Sandusky, Michigan, the health and medical organization was founded in 1967, and offers a full menu of health and medical services, which are listed here in alphabetical order. The history of the health system is provided, with information about career opportunities, its community involvement programs, education and wellness services, medical staff scholarships, and volunteer opportunities. The McKenzie Foundation and McKenzie Auxiliary are introduced.
https://www.mckenziehealth.org/
The Christian mission to the poor and homeless offers shelter, housing, a thrift store, employment, and life-skill training in topics such as money management, job training, employment, personal and social development, legal rights, and daily living skills. Its programs and outreach services are featured, along with volunteer opportunities, a calendar of events, and features for online contributions. The address, telephone number, email, and online contact form are included.
https://www.michiganhouseofhope.com/
Production Development Systems, LLC
Founded in 1999, PDS has capabilities for providing fabrication, manufacturing, custom robotics, assembly, training, and machine refurbishment services, each of which is outlined here, along with client testimonials, news articles referencing the company, an overview of its capabilities and services, and a promotional video. Based in Sandusky, Michigan, its address, telephone number, email address, an online contact form, and an introduction to its leadership staff are available.
https://www.productdevsys.com/
Serving the Sandusky, Michigan community, the public school district offers a PK-12th-grade curriculum through Sandusky Elementary School and Sandusky Junior/Senior High School, both of which are featured here, including locations, faculty and staff contacts, schedules, student handbooks, and photographs. District departments, school board members, employment opportunities, and its Alumni Foundation are set forth, along with information about its athletics program.
https://www.sandusky.k12.mi.us/
Sanilac Medical Services, Inc.
SMS offers EMS oversight and education, including pre-hospital emergency medical training, from the Medical First Responder up to the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, as well as community CPR and First Aid training, Child and Babysitting courses, each of which is highlighted here, with prerequisites, costs, requirements, schedules, and deadlines. Staff introductions, online registration, clinical schedules, protocols, and other resources are posted on the site.
https://sanilacmca.org/