Situated in eastern Caledonia Township, Alcona County, about ten miles from Thunder Bay on Lake Huron, Spruce, Michigan is an unincorporated community in the northeastern Lower Peninsula.
In Michigan, unincorporated communities don't have defined boundaries, but Spruce is centered on the intersection of Spruce Road and Gillard Road. There are no other roads leading in or out of the locality.
Incorporated cities and villages within twenty miles of Spruce include Lincoln, Harrisville, and Alpena. However, the unincorporated communities of Larson Beach, Ossineke, Hubbard Lake, Lost Lake Woods, Black River, and Backus Beach are within ten miles. Hubbard Lake, Larson Beach, and Backus Beach are part of the Hubbard Lake census-designated place, for the purpose of the US census, as these communities are situated on the shores of Hubbard Lake, west and southwest of Spruce.
Spruce sprang up around a sawmill built by Don A. Hecox, who became the first postmaster when a post office was established on May 5, 1898. Although Spruce was never incorporated as a village, its post office has remained open, serving the eastern part of Caledonia Township and small parts of neighboring townships.
The focal point of this portion of our web guide is the locality known as Spruce, Michigan. Online resources representing governmental agencies, such as the township government, located within the community, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities, are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
The civil township is situated in northern Alcona County, and includes the community of Spruce, where its township hall is located, and a portion of the Hubbard Lake CDP. The official township website features a map showing its location and a brief profile of the township. The township board, meeting schedules, meeting minutes, and other reports are stated, and applications for zoning board special use reviews and board of appeals are available. Township hall rental information is included.
http://caledoniatwp.net/
Locally owned and operated, the residential building company has been in business since 1988. Based in Spruce, Michigan, the company specializes in modular and stick-built homes, including customization options. Its office location, telephone and fax numbers, email address, and a map showing its service area are set forth, with a description of its services, signature models, and a portfolio of current and finished projects. An online contact form is included.
https://www.gandgconstruction.com/
Affiliated with the North/West Lower Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Church in America (ELCA), the church is located in a wooded area near Hubbard Lake, outside of the small community of Spruce, Michigan. Its address, a map showing its location, office hours, and telephone number are posted, along with its Sunday worship schedule, a calendar of events, membership information, an introduction to its worship services and church council, a photo gallery, prayer lists, and announcements.
http://newlifealcona.org/
Meeting at its facilities on Gillard Road in Spruce, Michigan, the congregation's Sunday morning worship services are at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays, and may also be joined virtually through its Zoom connection. Affiliated with the Synod of the Covenant, within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the church's site displays announcements, the Sunday Worship Service bulletin, and information about its ministries and missions. A photo gallery and archive of past sermons are available.
https://www.sprucepresbyterian.com/
The first-generation farmers and bakers operate a farm store on weekends, as well as a bakery. Its farm store sells produce that is Certified Naturally Grown, and bakery items can be pre-ordered through Thursday for a Saturday pickup, although extras are available in the store. Its bakery menu is displayed on the site, along with featured items. Its location, a map, hours for its farm store, telephone number, and email address are posted on the site, and an online shopping area is included.
https://www.wanderingwindsfarm.com/
