Page Contents for Marine City, Michigan

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Historical Events

Chamber of Commerce.

Community news

Community events.

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Libraries.

Schools.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Michigan state capital is Lansing.
The population of Marine City is approximately 4.485 (2005), 4248 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 3,382 (2000), 1765 (2010).
The amount of land area in Marine City is 5.659 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Marine City is 2.2 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.00 sq kilometers.
The distance from Marine City to Washington DC is 399 miles.
The distance to the Michigan state capital is 108 miles. (as the crow flies)
Marine City is positioned 42.71 degrees north of the equator and 82.50 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Marine City elevation is 588 feet above sea level.
Marine City median income is $ 40,146 (2000).
The Marine City median home price is $ 105,200 (2000).
The average winter temperature is 23.7 degrees F.
The average spring temperature is 45.5 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 72.3 degrees F.
The average fall temperature is 51.4 degrees F.

Location

in eastern Michigan about 30 miles from Clinton and about 48 miles from Detroit. Other nearby communities include Algonac, St Clair, Pearl Beach, Marysville, New Baltimore, Port Huron, Richmond and New Haven.

Here is a map page for Marine City.
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History & History Related Items

First settled in the late 1700’s, the city was founded on land acquired from the Chippewa Indians. Earlier names for Marine City were Yankee Point and Belle River. The village of Newport was created in 1834, though it was never incorporated. Then in 1865, the village of Marine City was incorporated. Marine City was incorporated as a city in June 1887.
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Attractions

Peche Island Rear Range Light
Marine City Nautical Park
Marine City, MI 48039
Built in 1908, the Peche Island Rear Range Light was located on Peche Island, at the entrance to the Detroit RIver. When a new lighthouse was built near the same location in the 1980's, the old light was moved to its present location in Marine City,
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Marine City City Government

City of Marine City
303 South Water
Marine City, MI 48039
Phone: 810-765-8830

Marine City is governed by the Commission-Manager form of government

Marine City Historical Events

November 2004
The Hook Organ is 100 years at Holy Cross
The three manual 1861 Hook Organ was purchased by Holy Cross in 1904. The 100 years of its ministry was celebrated with music from the last 1000 years of the Church, including works of Cesar Franck, J.S. Bach, and chant-based pieces of Marcel Dupre and Maurice Durufle. A free recital was presented by Daniel John Susan at Holy Cross Church on Sunday, 14 November 2004.

Holy Cross Church is an architectural jewel which provides an inspiring home to the congregation, as well as a perfect setting for the Hook organ. The combination of good acoustics, beautiful decoration, and a brilliant organ by a great 19th century American organ builder come together to make Holy Cross an exquisite artistic expression of the faith.

For more information, please call (810) 765-3568 or go the church section of the Holy Cross website at www.holycrossonline.net

Marine City Chamber

<Marine City Chamber Of Commerce
113 E. St. Clair St
P.O. Box 38
Marine City, MI 48039
Phone: 810-765-4501

Marine City Community News

2009 March 30
2 Protestants and a Catholic," a unique cornucopia of musical talent with random humor, consisting of Elizabeth Anderson, vocals, Katrina Dunker, clarinet, Grace Haskin, violin, is the featured guest ensemble as part of the FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE Vespers and Concert Series at Holy Cross Church, 610 S. Water St., Marine City, Michigan, Sunday, March 30, 5 pm. The concert follows Vespers, a short service of Psalms and prayers. Free and open to the public. Poster on the Holy Cross website
Phone: 810-765-3568.

Marine City Community Events

Fifth Sunday at Five Holy Cross Church
What: Fifth Sunday at Five Series Evening Prayer followed by brief musical concert
Where: Holy Cross Church, 610 South Water Street, Marine City, Michigan
The musical program which is part of the Fifth Sunday at Five Series will follow the Evening Prayer (Vespers) service.

"Vespers" is a short, ancient service of Psalms, prayers, and bible readings. Often, the bible readings, prayers and songs of Evening Prayer are only encountered in Vespers. This pattern is followed every day in monastic communities, in many parishes, and by individuals.

Join the Church of all times and places by praying with us at FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE Evening Prayer. Some services are more involved and carried by rich music, while others may be simpler. Brief organ recitals or other music programs will be offered as well.

These events are free and the public is welcome and invited to attend. For more information about Holy Cross Parish and this event, please visit the the website, or call (810) 765-3568. Posters are available for downloading at the Holy Cross website

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May each year
Marine City Interfaith Choir
Annual Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Martin’s Lutheran Church, 156 S. William, Marine City
additional info:
The concert will feature Marine City High School Choir Students directed by Bert Van Dyke, with guest performers, Barbara Susan, recorder, and Daniel Susan, organ.

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Maritime Days Festival
held the fourth weekend of August each year

Marine City Organizations

<Marine City Chamber Of Commerce
113 E. St. Clair St
P.O. Box 38
Marine City, MI 48039
Phone: 810-765-4501

Marine City Libraries

Marine City Library
300 S. Parker
Marine City, MI

Marine City Schools

Holy Cross Church and School
618 S. Water St.
Marine City, MI 48039
Phone: 810-765-3591 Marine City

Miscellany

The population of Marine City was:
1990 - 4,556
2000 - 4,652
2005 - 4,475