Skandia, Michigan is a small, largely rural, residential community in northeast Skandia Township, although a portion of eastern West Branch Township is considered part of Skandia, as well.
Unincorporated communities in Michigan don't have legally defined boundaries, but Skandia is concentrated along US-41 and Dalton Road (Town Hall Road), extending south along US-41 to about M-94, east along Dalton Road to Skandia Station in the Upper Peninsula Experimental Forest, west into West Branch Township along Town Line Road, and north to about the point where Kreiger Drive connects with US-41. Nelson Creek and the West Branch come together near Town Hall Road in Skandia.
Skandia is in the north-central part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Cities and villages within fifty miles of Skandia include Marquette, Chatham, Negaunee, Ishpeming, Munising, and Gladstone, while the unincorporated communities of Selma, Carlshend, Dukes, Green Garden, Maple Grove, Beaver Grove, Sundell, Sawyer, Harvey, Rumely, and Sand River are within ten miles.
Settled in the early 20th century, Skandia was a station stop along the Munising Railroad. On December 8, 1902, a post office was established in a store operated by Albert H. Peterson, who served as the first postmaster. The name suggests Little Scandinavia, as most of its early relatives were immigrants from Scandinavian countries.
This portion of our guide features online resources for governmental facilities located within the community, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, and recreational opportunities.
Recommended Resources
Emanuel Lutheran Church / Bethany Lutheran Church
Representing both the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Skandia and Bethany Lutheran in nearby Negaunee, the churches are affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). A map shows the location of the church, and contacts and office hours are posted on the site, which includes the history of the church, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, a photo gallery, and an archive of church newsletters. A video of the most recent service may be viewed online.
https://www.be-lutheran.org/
Emanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Situated along US-41 near School Road, in the southern part of the Skandia, Michigan community, the cemetery was formed by the Emanuel Lutheran Church, and is adjacent to the church sanctuary. The Find a Grave website allows readers to upload photographs of the grounds or of headstones of people interred there, as well as information, such as obituaries, and cross-referencing with the graves of family members. Virtual flowers may be sent, and sponsorships remove ads from the site.
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2227858/emanuel-lutheran-church-cemetery
Growing for the market, wholesale and through its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, the women-owned farm is in the Skandia, Michigan community. Harvested crops may be purchased from the downtown Marquette farmer's market, grocery stores carrying its products, its online farm store, or through purchasing CSA shares, the latter of which is highlighted on a separate page, which includes a description of the program and information about distribution and payment options.
https://www.fullplatefarmmi.com/
The independent, fundamental Baptist church is located along County Road 456 near Skandia, Michigan. While non-denominational, the church does fellowship with other churches who believe the Bible and practice it as they do. Its Sunday and Wednesday service schedules are posted, along with its programs for children and older youth, prayer groups, and community ministries, such as its Reformer's Unanimous adult addictions program. The pastor is introduced, and a statement of belief is included.
https://hbc1.yolasite.com/
Specializing in waterfront properties and land contracts, the real estate firm is located on Town Hall Road in the Skandia, Michigan community. The firm manages more than hundred and fifty properties for rent, and also represents real estate investors, home buyers, and anyone who wants to sell their home, camp, or land. Its office location, phone, and fax numbers, and email addresses are posted on the site, which includes available listings, with photos, details, and asking prices.
http://northerneaglerealestate.com/
The used car dealership is located in Skandia, Michigan at Bergdahl's. Open daily, Monday through Saturday, selected inventory is on display at the lot, with new inventory arriving every week. Available inventory is highlighted on the site, and the company may also find other vehicles requested by prospective clients. Photos, asking prices, and other details are included, and the site publishes customer testimonials, its location, hours of operation, telephone number, and an online contact form.
https://tsnmotors.com/
United Methodist Church Cemetery
The cemetery is associated with the UMC congregation in Skandia, Michigan, along Kreiger Drive, north of Town Hall Road, near downtown Skandia. The Find a Grave website encourages visitors to adopt a cemetery and, or to upload photographs of the grounds or of memorials of people interred there. Transcriptions of headstones, obituaries, cross-referencing with the graves of family members, and virtual flowers may also be uploaded for inclusion on the site. Photos may also be requested.
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2228278/united-methodist-church-cemetery
