Rogers City, Michigan
Rogers City is a city of 2,878 people in Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Why visit Rogers City
Townapedia lists 40 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rogers Theater, Farmer's Market, Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum and Radka-Bradley House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 13°F, and about 85 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Rogers City
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About Rogers City
Rogers City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of and the largest city in Presque Isle County. The city had a population of 2,850 at the 2020 census, a slight increase from 2,827 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Rogers City, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Farmer's Market
Farm and orchard · 0.6 mi
190 West Erie Street, Rogers City
Jun-Sep Fr 09:00-12:00; Oct-May off
Museums and landmarks40
Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
Specializing in Great Lakes shipping artifacts and memories
367 North Third Street, Rogers City
Mo-Sa 11:00-16:00; Su 12:00-15:00
Radka-Bradley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Rogers City Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Movie theater in Rogers City, Michigan, United States
Presque Isle County Historical Museum
Museum · 0.7 mi
176 West Michigan Avenue, Rogers City
Tu-Sa 12:30-16:30
Presque Isle County Historical Museum - Hoffman Annex
Museum · 0.6 mi
175 West Michigan Avenue, Rogers City
Quarry View
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
Viewing platform and panoramic view of the world's largest limestone quarry operation
Petersville Road, Rogers City
Emergency Steering Wheel
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
An emergency steering wheel like this would have been found on steam-powered freighters operated by the Rogers City-based Bradley...
Avenue Of Flags Dedication
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Plaque for city's "Avenue of Flags"
Port of Calcite Entry Light
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
“Calcite Light” Historic Fresnel lens, donated to the City of Rogers City by Carmeuse Lime & Stone. The lens is lit and enclosed in a...
28 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Sunrise Side Community Garden
Park · 0.7 mi
106 East Huron Avenue, Rogers City
Smitka Park
Park · 0.6 mi
This small park is located in Rogers City Marina's northeast corner and features a few benches with unobstructed Lake Huron views, a...
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes19
Barilik’s 406 Cafe
Restaurant · American, Sandwich, Burger, Chicken, Pancake
390 South First Street, Rogers City
Mo-Th 07:00-14:00; Fr 07:09-19:00; Su 07:00-18:00
The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant · American, Pizza, Burger · 0.8 mi
377 North Third Street, Rogers City
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Up North 23 Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant · American, Burger, Chicken, Sandwich, Steak House, Dessert, Salad, Pasta · 1.0 mi
530 North Third Street, Rogers City
We-Su 16:00-21:00
International Sports Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
192 East Huron Avenue, Rogers City
Mo 16:00-24:00; Mo-Tu 11:00-24:00; We-Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa...
The Pavilion Grill
Restaurant · American, Ice Cream · 0.5 mi
Customers place and pick-up orders at an exterior window. However, covered and uncovered seating is available.
118 North Lake Street, Rogers City
May-Oct Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Birdy's Beatery
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
351 North Bradley Highway, Rogers City
We-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 11:00-14:00
Cook's Coffe Nook
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
125 South Third Street, Rogers City
Mo-Th 07:00-14:00; Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
Rygwelski's Main Street Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
186 South Third Street, Rogers City
Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Ice Cream Lane
Ice cream · 0.8 mi
Summer-only business.
409 North Third Street, Rogers City
Jun-Sep Mo-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr-Su 12:00-20:00
7 more on the map.
History
Rogers City was established in 1868, when William Evans Rogers, Albert Molitor, Frederick Denny Larke, and John Raymond arrived to survey the area and for logging. Molitor came to be seen as a despot by many residents and was assassinated in 1875. In 1870, a post office opened in the settlement under the name Rogers' Mills, though this name was changed several times; to Rogers City in 1872, to Rogers in 1895, and back to Rogers City in 1928. The community was incorporated as a village in 1877, and as a city in 1944.
On November 15, 1958, the freighter, SS Carl D. Bradley, sank in a storm on Lake Michigan. Of the 35 crew members, 33 died in the sinking, and 23 were from Rogers City, the ship's home port.
From the History section of Rogers City, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Purple Martin Lakeside Inn & Nature Center
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
194 East Friedrich Street, Rogers City
Captain's Quarters Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
356 North Bradley Highway, Rogers City
Rogers City Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
220 North Bradley Highway, Rogers City
Churches and places of worship9
St Luke's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.5 mi
120 North First Street, Rogers City
Grace Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
285 South Bradley Highway, Rogers City
Kingdom Hall - Jehovah's Witness
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.4 mi
1240 M-68, Rogers City
Shopping12
Goupell Home Improvement LLC
Hardware store · 1.1 mi
1009 West Third Street, Rogers City
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension - Presque Isle County
School · 0.7 mi
106 East Huron Avenue, Rogers City
Healthcare3
Thunder Bay Community Health Service
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
205 South Bradley Highway, Rogers City
McLaren Northern Michigan - Rogers City Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
573 North Bradley Highway, Rogers City
Thunder Bay Community Health Service Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
205 South Bradley Highway, Rogers City
Map of Rogers City
118 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 14°F | 2.2 in | 23.7 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 13°F | 1.5 in | 17.8 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 20°F | 1.6 in | 11.2 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 4.6 in |
| May | 64°F | 41°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 52°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 30°F | 2.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 21°F | 2.3 in | 20.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rogers City (1 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
Presque Isle County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 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
Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome (2M7) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Posen 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Presque Isle Harbor 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Onaway 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Hillman 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Canada Creek Ranch 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Alpena 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Indian River 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Ossineke 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Lewiston 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mio 56 mi south, 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
- Rogers city, Andreas Faessler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bradley and Hoeft Houses 1921, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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