Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, Michigan
Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is a community of 2,103 people in Lenawee County, Michigan.
Why visit Manitou Beach-Devils Lake
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Devils Lake Golf Course and Jack Tibbs Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake
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About Manitou Beach-Devils Lake
Manitou Beach–Devils Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the CDP was 2,032 at the 2020 census. It is located within Rollin Township to the south and Woodstock Township to the north.
From the Wikipedia article Manitou Beach–Devils Lake, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes5
Boot Jacks
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
735 Manitou Road, Manitou Beach
Mo,Tu off; We-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa,Su 11:00-23:00
Nutrition Beach
Fast food · Juice · 0.9 mi
140 North Lakeview Boulevard, Manitou Beach
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-14:00; Su 10:00-14:00
Churches and places of worship4
History
Devil's Lake was a Potawatami village until about 1830. Most of the people were forced west of the Mississippi River after passage of the Indian Removal Act that year under President Andrew Jackson.
Manitou Beach was first noted by Euro-American settlers in the early 1830s. By the turn of the 20th century, it became a favored resort in southeast Michigan. It quickly outgrew the comparably sized community of Devils Lake at the north end of the lake. Steam launches ferried tourists from the depot to the hotels and attractions, which included bath houses, a dance pavilion, pleasure craft rental facilities, a water slide, picnic areas and eating establishments. The name 'Manitou Beach' is derived from the Potawatomi name of Devils Lake, "Michemanetue'", meaning, "Lake of God (Michi Mantitou is a variation of the Ojibwe word for the Creator)
The Manitou Beach post office was established on March 20, 1889, with Columbus F. Becker as the first postmaster. The office was discontinued on December 31, 1892, and reestablished on January 17, 1893. Manitou Beach was a station on the Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw Railroad (later part of the Cincinnati Northern Railway).
From the History section of Manitou Beach–Devils Lake, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Michigan Gypsy Boutique
Shop · 0.9 mi
136 North Lakeview Boulevard, Manitou Beach
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Manitou Beach-Devils Lake
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 14°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 33°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 70°F | 45°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 54°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 50°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 28°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tipton 2Wnw (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lenawee County has had 3 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lenawee County Airport (ADG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Lake LeAnn 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Hudson 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Brooklyn 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Adrian 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Manchester 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Clinton 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Jackson 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Jonesville 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Grass Lake 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Concord 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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