Mancelona

History

In 1869, Perry Andress established a homestead in the area, naming it after his daughter, Mancelona Andress. Two years later, the Township of Mancelona was established, and named after her as well. In 1872, an extension of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad was extended through the area, and a station called Mancelona was established.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land. The village is located at . Mancelona is known for its close proximity to many bodies of water, including the Jordan River, and the Elk River Chain of Lakes Watershed, especially Torch Lake.

Most-observed species

• Black-capped Chickadee

  Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  4,602
• Blue Jay

  Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  3,969
• Mourning Dove

  Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  3,143
• American Crow

  Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
  3,015
• American Goldfinch

  Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  2,869
• American Robin

  Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
  2,846
• White-breasted Nuthatch

  Sitta carolinensis Latham, 1790 · Aves
  2,291
• Hairy Woodpecker

  Leuconotopicus villosus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  2,233

Largest nearby schools

• Mancelona Elementary School
  Elementary · MANCELONA · 328 students · 17.3:1 ratio
• Mancelona High School
  High · MANCELONA · 286 students · 26:1 ratio
• Mancelona Middle School
  Middle · MANCELONA · 244 students · 18.8:1 ratio
• North Central Academy Campus
  Other · MANCELONA · 165 students · 13.8:1 ratio
• Bellaire MiddleHigh School
  High · Bellaire · 150 students · 12.5:1 ratio
• John R Rodger Elementary School
  Elementary · BELLAIRE · 113 students · 16.1:1 ratio
• Alba School
  Other · ALBA · 96 students · 13.7:1 ratio