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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Harbor Beach Huron County, Michigan Zip Code World's Greatest Man-Made Harbor The Michigan state capital is Lansing. What would you like to know about Harbor Beach Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce. Harbor Beach Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Harbor Beach Schools. Zip Codes 48441 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Harbor Beach is approximately 2,089 (1990). The approximate number of families is 987 (1990). The amount of land area in Harbor Beach is 4.4 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Harbor Beach is 1.8 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 0.209 sq kilometers. The distance from Harbor Beach to Washington DC is 460 miles. The distance to the Michigan state capital is 127 miles. (as the crow flies) Harbor Beach is positioned 43.84 degrees north of the equator and 82.65 degrees west of the prime meridian. Harbor Beach elevation is 610 feet above sea level. Harbor Beach median income is $29,469 (2000). The Harbor Beach median home price is $66,600 (2000). Return to Index Location Harbor Beach location: Here is a location page for Harbor Beach. Harbor Beach is located on the eastern side of the "Thumb" of Michigan, the "Sunrise Side", on the shore of Lake Huron. It is about 18 miles from Bad Axe and 125 miles from Detroit. Nearby communities include Port Hope, Minden City, Ubly, Deckerville, Kinde and Port Austin. Return to Index Climate & Weather Harbor Beach average annual precipitation is 35.3 inches per year. The average winter temperature is 21.0 degrees F. The average spring temperature is 41.3 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 67.6 degrees F. The average fall temperature is 48.6 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Harbor Beach history: This page has some history information on it about Harbor Beach, the lighthouse and more! this page has some history information on it about Harbor Beach, the lighthouse and more Here is a history page for Harbor Beach. The earliest settlers to this area arrived in 1837 and established a sawmill for processing lumber. The settlement eventually was named Barnettsville In 1855, as the settlement continued to grow, the town was renamed Sand Beach. In 1899, the village of Sand Beach changed its name to Harbor Beach. In 1910, it was officially incorporated into a city. Return to Index Attractions Harbor Beach attractions: Learn more about Harbor Beach, Michigan The Grice House This home was built by James G. Grice, who came here in the 1860's. 100 years later, the city of Harbor Beach purchased the property. Soon after, a group of local volunteers helped to convert the house and surrounding area into a museum. The complex includes the home, an old schoolhouse and a polebarn. There are over 2000 artifacts in the entire complex, which also exhibits agricultural machinery and implements. NOTED NOTABLES Frank Murphy Harbor Beach claims Frank Murphy as a famous native son. He was born in 1890 to John T. and mary (Brennen) Murphy. He attended the University of Michigan Law School. After graduating, he returned to the area to practice law with his father and also his brother. Reaching beyond the town, Murphy lists many accomplishments, including: Mayor of Detroit, Governor-General/U.S. High Commissioner of the Philippine Islands, Governor of Michigan, Attorney General of the United States and a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Murphy's first home in Harbor Beach was both home and law office. Later a larger home was made next door for the family. Now, both buildings are the Murphy museum. Tours and special activities are both available at the museum which is run by dedicated volunteers. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Michigan To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.   Web www.usacitiesonline.com

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