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Central Lake Michigan a Terrific Town!

Custer actor"The first pioneer to settle in Central Lake, Michigan in Antrim County was James Wadsworth, the son of Abram Wadsworth, founder of Elk Rapids.  James started the first business here in 1861, a sawmill, and a dry goods store, located where State Street Bridge is today.  By the year 1864 the entire population of Antrim County was 328... So begins "Evolution of a Village" Click here for the rest of this word document. 

July 4 paradeThings have changed a lot but Central Lake retains its historic character while its citizens enjoy an area of spectacular beauty.  Central Lake, Michigan is full of historic buildings, museums and art galleries.  Central Lake C of C Children’s Museum is where individuals can see how the children of the past dressed and were raised, with authentic clothing and toys on display.

Fine Arts & Crafts Show

Our 4th Annual Central Lake Chamber of Commerce sponsored Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Show and Classic Collector Car Show will take place in June in downtown Central Lake.  Yes, right on Main Street we will have between 300-400 collector cars and trucks and lots of arts and crafts.  The art show is from 10-4 and the car show from 8-5.

  E mail me at adamsmadamsmi@aol.com for more information and call 231 350-1112.