Deerton is an unincorporated community between Marquette and Au Train in Alger County. Deerton began as a station on the Detroit, Mackinac and Marquette Railroad in 1882. A post office has been in operation there since 1922. The Deerton ZIP Code, 49822, serves the western part of the township, as well as a portion of western Chocolay Township and northwestern Rock River Township.
For a back roads adventure from M-28, follow the highway sign for “Tyoga Historical Pathway” and go north on Risku Road, opposite Deerton Road. It ends at the Laughing Whitefish River’s mouth on Lake Superior.
A 1.3 mile loop takes hikers around the one time village around the lumber mill and general store. They were built in 1906 by the Tyoga Lumber Company, from Pennsylvania. The town site’s location was deduced by two U.P. history buffs. Twenty two interpretive signs with photographs are installed around the loop. Wear waterproof footgear; it’s wet here in summer.
Lodging:
Deerton Guest House
N8851 Deerton Road
Deerton, MI 49822
Phone: 906-343-6617
E-Mail: zzubssog@aol.com
N8285 Peter White Rd
Deerton, MI 49822-9743
(906) 343-6762
Restaurants:
Hawkeye Red’s Lakeside Inn
E169 State Road 28
Deerton, Michigan, 49822
(906)483-0450
Fishing:
Fish Hawk Sports Fishing
125 Railroad Ln
Deerton, MIÂ Â 49822
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