Manton, Michigan
Manton is a city of 1,511 people in Wexford County, Michigan, founded in 1798.
Why visit Manton
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Rotary Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Manton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manton
Manton () is a city in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,258 at the 2020 census. The city is located in northeastern Wexford County, which itself is part of Northern Michigan.
From the Wikipedia article Manton, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
Latitude 44
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Ice Cream
308 Wall Street, Manton
Mo-Th 07:30-20:00; Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-19:00
Cast Iron Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Regional
110 West Main Street, Manton
Where to stay3
History
The townsite was purchased and cleared in 1872 along the proposed route of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, by two local settlers, Ezra Harger and George Manton, and a third partner, William Mears. The place was known locally as Cedar Creek, but the railroad named the new station "Manton" after its first postmaster, George Manton.
Manton was at one time the county seat for Wexford County. However, the county seat was forcibly moved to Cadillac in the Battle of Manton.
From the History section of Manton, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Manton
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 12°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 12°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 31°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 66°F | 43°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 37°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 20°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cadillac (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
Wexford County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wexford County Airport (CAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Cadillac 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Kingsley 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Chums Corner 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Kalkaska 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Traverse City 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Greilickville 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Elk Rapids 34 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Evart 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- Grayling 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Mancelona 38 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Caldwell Manton residence 1913, photographer not known, Public domain
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