Big Bay, Michigan

Big Bay

Big Bay

Big Bay is an unincorporated community in Marquette County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes and does not have any legal status as an incorporated municipality. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 257, down from 319 in 2010. The community is located within Powell Township near the shore of Big Bay on Lake Superior.

Big Bay, Michigan in United States features restaurants and cafés, hotels and lodging, attractions and museums, shops and services. Townapedia indexed 28 establishments across categories. Population: ~160.

Quick Facts
Population: 160
Elevation: 672.6 ft (205.0 m)
County: Marquette County
State: Michigan
Coords: 46.815757, -87.728464
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Local Sites & Resources

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Top 10 Restaurants in Big Bay

Lumberjack Tavern

Lumberjack Tavern

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Top 10 Hotels in Big Bay

Big Bay Point Lighthouse

Big Bay Point Lighthouse

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Top 10 Businesses in Big Bay

Big Bay Outfitters

Big Bay Outfitters

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Top 10 Attractions in Big Bay

Presbyterian Church of Big Bay

Presbyterian Church of Big Bay

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Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Saint Mary's Catholic Church

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Perkins Park

Perkins Park

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Presbyterian Church of Big Bay

Presbyterian Church of Big Bay

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Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Saint Mary's Catholic Church

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Perkins Park

Perkins Park

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History of Big Bay

Big Bay was established in 1875 by people involved in the lumber industry.