Painesdale, Michigan
Census-designated place in Michigan, U.S.
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Painesdale is an unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, Painesdale had a population of 336.[3] Painesdale is located in Adams Township along M-26, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southwest of South Range.[4] Painesdale has a post office with ZIP code 49955.[5]
Painesdale, Michigan | |
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Looking south along M-26 | |
  Painesdale | |
| Coordinates: 47°02′36″N 88°40′20″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| Township | Adams |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 336 |
| • Density | 851.4/sq mi (328.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 49955 |
| Area code | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 634293[1] |
Painesdale, Michigan | |
| NRHP reference No. | 93000623 |
| Added to NRHP | July 16, 1993 |
History
Painesdale was built by the Champion Mining Company between 1899 and 1917, and named after the Boston businessman William A. Paine, who was associated with many mines as well as the Paine Webber brokerage.[6] Painesdale was located near the copper load, and the company designed the town following theories of efficient planning.[6]
In 1993, the town was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[7] The designation applies to the area encompassing Painesdale streets and the Champion Mine.[8]
