Escanaba, Michigan
Location in the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 45°44′43″N, 87°3′52″W
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Delta
- Mayor	Judi Schwalbach
Area
- City	16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²)
- Land	12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²)
- Water	3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Elevation	600.4 ft (183 m)
Population (2000)
- City	13,140
- Density	1,037.8/sq mi (400.7/km²)
Time zone	EST (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
Website: http://www.escanaba.org/

Escanaba [es-kuh-nah-buh] is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, located on the state's Upper Peninsula. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 13,140. It is the county seat of Delta County⁶. Image File history File links MIMap-doton-Escanaba. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... The political units and divisions of the United States include: the fifty states, which units are typically divided into counties and townships, and incorporate cities, villages, towns, and other types of municipalities, and other autonomous or subordinate public authorities and institutions; and the federal state, which unit is the United... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... The boundaries of counties in the U.S. state of Michigan have not changed since 1897. ... Delta County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Basic Definition In geography, the elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or some other fixed point). ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7...  Areas that have DST  Areas that once had DST  Areas that never had DST For a list of various nations usage of DST, see Daylight saving time around the world. ... Eastern Daylight Time or EDT is equal to: In North America, Eastern Standard Time + 1, or UTC − 4 hours. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is the northern of the two major land masses that comprise the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Delta County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

There is also Escanaba Township, which is north of the city and is not adjacent to it, although a portion of the urban area around the city extends into the township. Both are named for the Escanaba River that flows into the Little Bay de Noc of Lake Michigan just north of the city at 45°46′37″N, 87°03′30″W. Escanaba Township is a township located in Delta County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The Escanaba River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Little Bay de Noc is a bay in the upper peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America, and the only one in the group located entirely within the United States. ...

History

The word "Escanaba" roughly translates from various regional native languages to "flat rock". Escanaba began as a port town in the mid 1800s, gaining importance to the Union as a shipping point for iron ore, lumber and copper during the Civil War. In his poem "The Song of Hiawatha", Henry Wadsworth Longfellow described how Hiawatha "crossed the rushing Esconaba" referring to the river. Located on Little Bay de Noc at the northern edge of Lake Michigan, Escanaba continues to serve as an important shipping point for iron ore to other Great Lakes ports, especially south to Chicago and northern Indiana. The paper mill on the outskirts of the city is now its largest employer. Fuck this is gay!!!!!!!!!!!!McCormick Fucking Sucks Bold text Statue of Hiawatha carrying Minnehaha at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ... Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American poet among whose works were Paul Reveres Ride, A Psalm of Life, The Song of Hiawatha and Evangeline. ... For other uses of the name Hiawatha, see Hiawatha (disambiguation). ... Little Bay de Noc is a bay in the upper peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America, and the only one in the group located entirely within the United States. ... Nickname: The Windy City, The Second City, Chi Town, City of the Big Shoulders, The 312, The City that Works Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in Chicagoland and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook & DuPage Incorporated March 4, 1837  - Mayor...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.8 km² (16.5 mi²). 32.8 km² (12.7 mi²) of it is land and 10.0 km² (3.8 mi²) of it (23.32%) is water. Escanaba is home to one the safest natural harbors in the upper Great Lakes, which makes it a natural destination for boaters. Ludington Park, located along the lake shore, is one the of largest city parks in Michigan. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Transportation

The city is served by several highways:

• US 41 connects with Marquette 66 miles to the north and with Powers 24 miles west before turning south to Menominee.
• US 2 runs eastward to St. Ignace and the Mackinac Bridge 143 miles to the east. Along the way it passes through Gladstone, 9 miles north/east and, Manistique, 54 miles east. It runs west concurrent with US 41 till Powers, and from there 21 miles west to Iron Mountain.
• M-35 runs northwest 51 miles through undeveloped areas to Gwinn. Going south, it provides a direct route along the shore of the Bay of Green Bay to Menominee 55 miles to the southwest.

The city is served by Delta County Airport, with flights daily to Milwaukee via Midwest Connect. U.S. Route 41 is a north-south United States Highway that runs from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Miami, Florida. ... Marquette is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Powers is a village located in Menominee County, Michigan. ... Menominee is a city located in Menominee County, Michigan. ... United States Highway 2 is an east-west United States Highway. ... St. ... The Mackinac Bridge (pronounced , like MACK-in-aw, note the silent c, and affectionately known as the Mighty Mac or Big Mac), is a suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac to connect the non-contiguous upper and lower peninsulas of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Gladstone is a city located in Delta County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Manistique Harbor Light on Lake Michigan Manistique is a city located in Schoolcraft County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. ... Iron Mountain is a city located in Dickinson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... M-35 is a north-south highway in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. ... Gwinn is an unincorporated community located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... A Tall ship sailing into the mouth of the Fox River The Bay of Green Bay is an arm of Lake Michigan. ... Menominee is a city located in Menominee County, Michigan. ... Delta County Airport (IATA: ESC, ICAO: KESC) is an airport in the southern part of Upper Peninsula of Michigan serving the city of Escanaba, Michigan and the surrounding area. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 13,140 people, 5,800 households, and 3,294 families residing in the city. The population density was 400.7/km² (1,038.3/mi²). There were 6,258 housing units at an average density of 190.9/km² (494.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.66% White, 0.11% African American, 2.61% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 5,800 households out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.88. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,125, and the median income for a family was $36,995. Males had a median income of $32,310 versus $21,204 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,589. About 10.8% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Culture

Although politically a part of the state of Michigan, Escanaba and the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan have closer cultural ties to the state of Wisconsin. Tourism has become significant for the local economy. Tourist draws include Lake Michigan beaches and local fishing and hunting opportunities. Most visitors come from Wisconsin and Illinois. A famous visit occurred in the late 1960s when football legend Vince Lombardi--at the height of his fame--came to town to see his daughter married in St. Annes church. (source: "When Pride Still Mattered" The Vince Lombardi Story). Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42°30N to 47°3N  - Longitude 86°49W to 92°54W Population  Ranked... Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America, and the only one in the group located entirely within the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Vincent Thomas Lombardi (June 11, 1913 – September 3, 1970) was one of the most successful coaches in the history of American football. ...

Escanaba is the home to the following cultural institutions and events: The William Bonifas Fine Arts Center, The Waterfront Art Festival, The Escanaba City Band, The Players de Noc, The Bay de Noc Choral Society and many smaller arts organizations, art galleries and musical performing groups.

The feature film Escanaba in da Moonlight, starring Jeff Daniels, was filmed on location in Escanaba in 2000. Some of the people of Escanaba are offended by this movie, because it portays them as hillbillies. Escanaba in da Moonlight (da is Yooper for the) is a 2001 movie starring Jeff Daniels. ... Jeff Daniels and Patricia Heaton in a scene from the TNT cable network remake of The Goodbye Girl Jeff Daniels (born February 19, 1955 in Athens, Georgia) is an American actor. ...

The Escanaba High School Eskymos football team was state champion in 1981 and runner-up in 1979. The Quarterback of the 1981 State Championship team was former MLB Pitcher Kevin Tapani. Kevin Ray Tapani was an American baseball player from 1989 until 2001. ...

The cultural influences prevalent in the area are linked to the ethnic makeup of many of its citizens: Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Italian, French, Irish and Native American.

Escanaba is located in Michigan Congressional District 1, its current U.S. Representative in Congress is Bart Stupak (D), a former Michigan State Trooper. The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... Bartholomew Thomas Stupak (born February 29, 1952), American politician, has been a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing the Michigans 1st congressional district (map). ...

Escanaba is home to Bay de Noc Community College.

Escanaba is the home of the UP State Fairgrounds, the fair occurring each August. Michigan's other state fair is in Detroit.

Escanaba also hosts several American Quarter Horse shows per year.

The Escanaba High School band has been featured on the Fox Network.

"Escanaba" is one of the towns featured on the directional sign in the Robert Altman directed film "M*A*S*H", but not in the television show of the same name.

Home town of Mid-west hip-hop group HOKUM.

External links

• City of Escanaba
• The Daily Press