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Benzonia is located on the south shore of Crystal Lake in the heart of Benzie County. Benzonia is the birthplace of the famous Civil War and Michigan historian, Bruce Catton. There is historical plaque about him in front of the library. Benzonia has beautiful swimming beaches and several small shops to visit. Population: 449. Founded by Charles E. Bailey as the site of a proposed Christian college in 1858, while it was still a woodland wilderness. The Herring Creek post office was moved here in 1859. Incorporated as a village in 1891. The French called the local river Aux Bec Scies (bec-scie meaning sawbill, a species of duck, evidently abounding on the stream then), which the American sailors corrupted into the Betsie River, and that in turn was changed to Benzie when the county was organized in 1869. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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Attractions
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BeeDazzled Candleworks, 6289 River Road, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-7765
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Benzie Area Historical Museum, 6941 Traverse Avenue, Box 185, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-5539
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Dining Out
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Crystal Cafe, 1681 Benzie Highway, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-9565
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Lodging
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Hanmer’s Riverside Resort [Resort, Canoe & Kayak Rentals], 2251 Benzie Highway, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-7783
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Homestead Resort - Benzonia [Resort], 2399 Dam Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-4163
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Lakes-N-Trails [Motel], 1584 Benzie Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231)882-0206
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Organizations
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Outdoors & Sports
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Benzie Fishing Service [Sportfishing Charters], 7000 King Road, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-5018
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Hanmer’s Riverside Resort [Resort, Canoe & Kayak Rentals], 2251 Benzie Highway, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-7783
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Sleeping Bear Charters LLC [Sportfishing Charters], 3475 S. Stanley St., Lake Leelanau, MI 49653, Phone: (231) 256-6474
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Timberline Campground [Private Campground], 2788 Benzie Highway, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-9548
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Services
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Shopping
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BeeDazzled Candleworks, 6289 River Road, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-7765
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Gwen Frostic Prints [Art Gallery], 5140 River Road, Box 300, Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231) 882-5505
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Rubini Gallery [Art Galleries], 1047 Michigan Ave., Benzonia, MI 49616, Phone: (231)882-2787
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