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Oscoda is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron in Iosco County. Henry Rowe Schoolcraft created the name, a shortened form of ossin and muscoda, meaning pebbly prairie. The area was settled when Edward Smith of the Smith, Kelly & Dwight Company bought land here in the late 1860’s. Originally named Au Sable the town was renamed based on the writings of Henry Schoolcraft, who named it after the Indian words ”ossim” and ”muscoda, ” meaning ”pebbly prairie.” Located at the mouth of the Au Sable River, Oscoda played a major role in the distribution of lumber on the Great Lakes during the lumbering era. Oscoda was host to Wurtsmith Air Force Base until it closed a few years ago. The base housing area and maintenance facilities are gradually being converted to civilian use. Several small manufacturing companies established facilities there. The aviation museum operated by the Yankee Air Force - Wurtsmith Division is located in some of the old hangers and is open to the public from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Oscodo’s main industry is tourism. Camping, canoeing, hiking, ORV trail riding, cross-county skiing, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling all support the local economy. Numerous rental cabins, motels, resorts and restaurants provide accommodation for visitors. Population: 6,500. Township Offices: 110 South State St., Oscoda, MI 48750, (989) 739-3211
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Attractions
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AuSable-Oscoda Historical Museum, 114 E. River Rd., Oscoda, MI 48750, Phone: (989) 739-2782
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Au Sable River
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Iargo Springs (Scenic Site)
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Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center, Junction of River and Monument Roads, Huron-Manistee National Forests, Oscoda Township, MI 48750
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Wurtsmith Yankee Air Force Museum, P. O. Box 664, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone: (989) 739-7555
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Dining Out
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Ausable Inn [Restuarant & Tavern], 100 S State St, Oscoda, MI 48750, Phone: (989) 747-0350
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Chee Peng of Oscoda [Restaurant], 220 S State St, Oscoda, MI 48750, Phone: (989) 739-4577
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Tait's Bill of Fare [Restaurant], 111 E Dwight St, Oscoda, MI 48750, Phone: (989) 739-1518
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Wiltse's Brew Pub & Family Restaurant, 5606 F 41, Oscoda, MI 48750, Phone; (989) 739-2231
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Lodging
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Ausable Inn [Restuarant & Tavern], 100 S State St, Oscoda, MI 48750, Phone: (989) 747-0350
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Aurora Resort Motel, 3510 N. US-23, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone: (989) 739-9801
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Au Sable River Camp [Cabin & Cottage Rentals, Convenience Store] 4320 M-65 & River Road, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone: (989) 728-3287
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Huron House Bed & Breakfast, 2124 North US-23, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone: (989) 739-9255
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Huron Sands Condominium #208, 4380 N. US-23, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone: (810) 516-4907
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Lake Trail Resort, 5400 N. US-23, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone: (989) 739-9801
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Margie's On The Lake [Cabin Rentals], 205 Pack Ave, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone: (989) 739-9600
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Tell Them You Found Them in Northeastern Michigan Online
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Oscoda Surfside Cottages [Cabin Rentals], 6504 N. US-23, Oscoda, MI 48750, Phone: (810) 519-1049
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Organizations
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Yankee Air Force - Wurtsmith Division, P. O. Box 664, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone: (989) 739-7555
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Outdoors
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Au Sable River (Canoe & Kayak Trip)
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AuSable River Kayaking, 678 River Road, Oscoda, MI 48750, Phone: (989) 739-7222
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Lock Stock & Barrel, 4494 N US Highway 23, Oscoda, MI 48750, Phone: (989) 739-4760
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Oscoda Canoe Rental [Canoe & Kayak Rentals], 678 River Rd., Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone: (989) 739-9040
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Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area (Wildlife Viewing Area)
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Services
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Tube Forming & Machine, 4614 Industrial Row, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone: (989) 739-3323
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Shopping
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Indoor Flea Market, 317 N. US-23, Oscoda, MI 48750, Phone: (989) 739-5310
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Research Unlimited - The World’s Lagest Treasure Book Catalog, P.O. Box 219, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone: (989) 739-3294
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Wooden Nickle Antiques, 110 Park Street, Oscoda, MI 48750, Phone: (989) 739-7490
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