Newberry, Michigan
Newberry is a village of 1,329 people in Luce County, Michigan, founded in 1882.
Why visit Newberry
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Taqua Land Theater, Luce County Sheriff's House and Jail and Tahquamenon Logging Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 10°F.
Weather in Newberry
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About Newberry
Newberry is a village in and the county seat of Luce County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village is located within McMillan Township and is the only incorporated community in Luce County. The population was 1,446 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Newberry, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks13
Luce County Sheriff's House and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic government buildings in Michigan, United States
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship7
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History
Newberry was founded in 1882 and became the county seat when Luce County was separated from Chippewa County in 1887. Its first courthouse was completed in 1890.
The village was named in honor of John Stoughton Newberry, a U.S. Representative and industrialist from the state of Michigan.
Historic preservationists lost the 1970s fight to save the county's Victorian courthouse, but managed to keep the elaborate sheriff's house, now the Luce County Historical Museum.
From the History section of Newberry, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare2
Map of Newberry
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 10°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 26°F | 10°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 35°F | 18°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 29°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 62°F | 40°F | 2.8 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 50°F | 3.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 55°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 54°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 48°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 37°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 27°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 17°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newberry Correctional Facility Hcn (2 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
Luce 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
Schoolcraft County Airport (ISQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 41 miles away.
- Brimley 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Manistique 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- St. Ignace 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kincheloe 51 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Munising 53 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Mackinaw City 53 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Mackinac Island 54 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Sault Ste. Marie 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Newberry, Michigan along M-123 (June 2021), Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
- Newberry, MI, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- 2009-0618-Newberry-McMillanTownship, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Newberry, MI village office, Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
- 2009-0618-Newberry-LuceCtyMuseum, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- McMillan Township (Luce County, MI) office, Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
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