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The city of West Branch is the county seat for Ogemaw County. It was founded in the early 1870’s when the Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw Railroad built a line to the area for the transportation of lumber. A post office was established in 1873 and the village was organized in 1885. It was reorganized as a city in 1905. West Branch has a diverse economy based on tourism, small businesses, and a variety manufacturing facilities. The downtown area has many unique restaurants and shops, many featuring Victorian era architecture. Several beautiful and challenging Golf Courses make West Branch an ideal location of a golf vacation. Population: 2,500. City Offices: 121 N. Fourth St., West Branch, MI 48661, (989) 345-0500.
A store and a hotel was built here in 1871, when the railroad came through. The town was named from its location on the west branch of the Rifle River. Incorporated as a village in 1885 and as a city in 1905. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION & RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
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Advanced Downtown Aquatic Physical Therapy [Physical Therapy Clinic], 105 W. Houghton Avenue, West Branch, MI 48661, Phone: (989) 343-9755
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Apple Valley Golf Course, 2100 East Maes Road, West Branch, MI 48661, Phone: (989) 345-2971
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Clear Lake Resort, 3802 Grass Lake Rd, West Branch, Michigan 48661, Phone: (989) 345-2459
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The Dream Golf Course, 5266 Old 76 (M-55), West Branch, MI 48661, Phone: (989) 345-6300
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Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service, 3980 Curtisville Rd., South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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The Nightmare Golf Course, 5745 Old 76 (M-55), West Branch, MI 48661, Phone: (989) 345-1500
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Ogemaw County Historical Museum, 123 S. 5th Street, West Branch, MI 48661, Phone: (989) 345-4059
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The Point at Clear Lake, 2134 Miller Drive, West Branch, Michigan 48661, Phone: (989) 835-1876
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West Branch Country Club, 198 S Fairview Drive, West Branch, MI 48661, Phone: (989) 345-2501
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