Naubinway, Michigan
Naubinway is a community of 103 people in Mackinac County, Michigan.
Why visit Naubinway
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Manitou Lodge and Top of The Lake Snowmobile Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 7°F.
Weather in Naubinway
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Naubinway
Naubinway is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mackinac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the CDP was 147 at the 2020 census, which was the first year that it was recorded by the census. The community is located within Garfield Township.
From the Wikipedia article Naubinway, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Manitou Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
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Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes5
Where to stay1
History
The first European traveler to settle in the area was William Boucha (or Boucher), who partook in the fur trade from Mackinac Island and moved west in 1843. He and his family built their home near Millecoquins Point. They stayed in the area until around 1857. Later in 1873, Boucha received a federal deed under President Ulysses S. Grant to occupy 27.3 acres (11.0 ha) of land at a very inexpensive cost. The new community was settled as "Bouchaville" but soon renamed as Naubinway. The name Naubinway came from the Ojibwe language (Anishinaabemowen) word “Inaabinawe”(root “inaabi”): “sits and keeps watch for something” or “to look or gaze in wonderment” although local tourist sites often translate the meaning as "place of echoes".
A post office was first established in Naubinway on November 28, 1879, with Benjamin Perkins serving as the first postmaster. The post office has continuously remained in operation and is currently located at West 11631 US Highway 2 in the center of the community. The Naubinway Cemetery (also referred to as the Garfield Township Cemetery) is located just north of the community. The active cemetery contains graves dating back to 1881.
From the History section of Naubinway, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Healthcare1
Map of Naubinway
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 7°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 7°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 36°F | 14°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 62°F | 38°F | 2.8 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 48°F | 3.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 53°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 55°F | 35°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 26°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 14°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Engadine Mdot (6 mi away), rain and snow from Newberry Correctional Facility Hcn, 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
Mackinac County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2025-07-22: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 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
Schoolcraft County Airport (ISQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.
- Newberry 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
- St. James 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- St. Ignace 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Manistique 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Mackinaw City 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Mackinac Island 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Brimley 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pellston 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Harbor Springs 51 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Petoskey 54 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Antenna and Weather Station - Windmill - Naubinway Marina - Lake Michigan (52882669888), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Hiawatha Sportsman Club Manitou Lodge, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrance to the Top-of-the-Lake Snowmobile Museum (53892826085), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
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