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Facts about the city
Alden is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Helena Township in Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated at the southeast end of Torch Lake, about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Traverse City. The population of Alden was 125 at the 2010 census.Alden is at 44°52′52″N 85°16′32″W and the FIPS place code is 01060. The elevation is 604 feet (184 m) above sea level. The Alden ZIP code 49612 serves portions of Helena Township as well as Custer Township to the east and Clearwater Township to the south and Rapid River Township to the south in Kalkaska County.The community first began to develop after a store was built in Helena Township in 1868. The settlement that formed around it was initially called Noble. Because it was located at the mouth of Spencer Creek, the community became known as Spencer Creek and received a post office with that name on June 15, 1869. After the Pere Marquette Railway came to the town in 1891, the post office was renamed Alden on July 18, 1892, for William Alden Smith, who was an official with the railroad company. Smith later became a congressman and U.S. senator from Michigan.
Alden Obituaries
It was disclosed by The Mail Tribune on August 24th, 2011 that Charles A Nickerson perished in Medford, Oregon. Nickerson was 83 years old and was born in Alden, MI. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Charles A's life.
It was noted by Oakland Press on August 9th, 2011 that Earl II "Bud" Castle perished in Alden, Michigan. Castle was 62 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Earl II "Bud"'s life.
It was written on August 4th, 1952 that Albert Denis Cash perished in Alden, Michigan. Cash was 54 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Albert Denis's life.
It was revealed on August 4th, 1952 that Gerald M Haley perished in Alden, Michigan. Haley was 48 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gerald M's life.
It was revealed on August 22nd, 1918 that Harry W McCandless perished in Alden, Michigan. McCandless was 50 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Harry W's life.
History
It is situated at the southeast end of Torch Lake (Antrim County, Michigan) Lake, about 20 miles northeast of Traverse City, Michigan City.
The community first began to develop after a store was built in Helena Township in 1868. After the Pere Marquette Railway came to the town in 1891, the post office was renamed Alden on July 18, 1892, for William Alden Smith, who was an official with the railroad company. Smith later became US Representative and US Senator from Michigan. . The settlement that formed around it was initially called Noble.
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