Roscommon County

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We're Just A Short Drive Away...
Roscommon County is in the heart of the state, conveniently located between Interstate 75 and US-127, less than three hours from any place in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
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Roscommon County is centrally located in the lower penninsula of Michigan. The most prominent geographical features are beautiful Higgins and Houghton Lakes, with the latter being Michigan's largest body of inland water,and the source of the Muskegon River. Both of these large and beautiful lakes are the host of various vacation and living oppourtunities for thousands of residents, visitors, and tourists each year.



This area's history is also rich with Indian tradition as it was the former home of both the Chippewa and Ottawa tribes. Settlers from eastern Europe started to develop the land in the mid to late 1800's, during Michigan's logging boom era. This county was also the source for some of the largest White Pine forests and thus the home to loggers and their support industries.

The name Roscommon came from a sister county in Ireland and was officially adopted and organized in the year 1840.

Today, the Houghton and Higgins lakes areas are the hub of northern Michigan's summer and winter recreational activities. Houghton Lake is home to two major annual events, The Fall Fun Fest (http://www.houghtonlakechamber.com/autumnfest98)and
"Tip-up-Town (TM) (http://www.houghtonlakechamber.com/tipuptown99)", an officially registered ice shanty town with the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce (http://www.houghtonlakechamber.com/), constructed at the Lake each January.

Another highly visited attraction is the Fireman's Memorial at Roscommon, which depicts one of Michigan's heroic firefighters saving the life of a child at a fire scene.

Roscommon County is truly a year round resort area and one of Michigan's most popular recreation areas. It is easily accessed off US-27 at the M-55 exit; Just go east and you'll find the lakes. Take M-18 north, (just ten miles east on 55) to get to Roscommon (http://www.infomi.com/city/roscommon).

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Arts



Houghton Lake Arts Association PO Box 565, Houghton Lake, MI (517)366-9227


North Central Arts Council PO Box 145, Prudenville, MI (517)389-4500


Chamber of Commerce



Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber of Commerce (http://www.hlrcc.com/) 709 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI (989) 275-8760
A small chamber hosting family oriented events.
info@hlrcc.com (info@hlrcc.com)
Community Action Group



Roscommon County Economic Development Corporation (http://www.hlrcc.com/) 709 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI (989) 275-5268
For your new business home...Move on UP to Roscommon County.
info@hlrcc.com (info@hlrcc.com)
Convention and Visitors Bureau



Houghton Lake Area Tourism and Convention Center (http://www.roscommoncounty.com/) 4482 West Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake, MI (800)676-5330
Located in the center of Michigan's Lower Pennisula, featuring Houghton Lake: Michigan's Largest Inland Lake, Higgins Lake: The 6th Most Beautiful Lake in the World!, Lake St. Helen: 563 acres of gret Bluegill fishing. See our website for maps, events, lodging, outdoor recreation and more.
rosco@roscommoncounty.com (rosco@roscommoncounty.com)
Family Help



Ogemaw/Roscommon County Family Independence Agency 444 East Houghton Avenue ** P.O. Box 307, West Branch, MI (989)345-6565
Also serving: Arenac and Gladwin Counties.
caffreys@michigan.gov (caffreys@michigan.gov)
Genealogy Societies



Roscommon County Genealogical Society (http://www.rootsweb.com/roscom/) P.O. Box 983, Prudenville, MI (989)366-1774
If you haven't had the opportunity to personally visit Roscommon County it is lovely. It is known for it's three beautiful lakes, Higgins, Houghton and St. Helen.
roscogen@i2k.com (roscogen@i2k.com)

Roscommon County Genealogy Research & Education Center (http://www.rootsweb.com/roscom/) 2597 South Gladwin Road, Prudenville, MI (989)366-1774
HOURS: Monday 10 am - 4pm, Wednesday 12 noon - 4:30 pm, Wednesday evenings by appointment, Saturday 12 noon - 4pm.
roscogen@i2k.com (roscogen@i2k.com)
Health



Hospice of Michigan, Incorporated PO Box 532, Roscommon, MI (517)275-8967


Religious



Ministerial Association of Roscommon PO Box 215, Roscommon, MI (517)275-5055


Our Lady of the Lake PO Box 800, Prudenville, MI (517)366-5533


Service



Houghton Lake Historical Society PO Box 14, Houghton Lake, MI (517)366-8784


Houghton Lake Lake Association PO Box 206, Houghton Lake, MI (517)366-9744


Tri-Lakes Builders Association P.O. Box 25, Roscommon, MI (989)275-4759


Snowmobile Club



Rosco-Higgins Trail Cruisers (aka. Roscommon / Higgins lake Snowmobile Club, Inc.) None given, Houghton Lake, MI (989)821-7926
We are a Trail Crant organization whose purpose is to enhance the Snowmobiling Experience in the Roscommon / Higgins Lake area. The club holds Snowmobile Safety Classes in Nov. & Dec. each year. Participates in the Annual Christmas Parade during "Christmas in the Village" and hosts a number of other activities for members during the year. Member of the Michigan Snowmobile Association.
trailcruisers@hotmail.com (trailcruisers@hotmail.com)
Social



Houghton Lake Garden Tractor Club 834 Federal Avenue, Houghton Lake, MI (989) 422-3243
Houghton Lake Garden Tractor Club Free membership Call 989-422=3243 For old
garden Tractor.

Social Services



Houghton Lake Kiwanis Club 149 Kimberly Drive, Prudenville, MI (517)366-6530


Knights of Columbus PO Box 598, Houghton Lake, MI (517)422-4695

[EMUJeff]

Basically the motto for the Chamber of Commerce should be, "There's nothing common about Roscommon County!".
Checks can be sent to EMUJeff C/O Robin @ MMSI