Welcome to Oscoda ...
Oscoda is located in Iosco County<1>.
The location of Oscoda has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Oscoda was established in 1856.
Oscoda is 590 feet [180 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Oscoda lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Oscoda lies within the (989) area code.
The ZIP code for Oscoda: 48750<4>
Websites for Oscoda ...
Although we don't have any websites that are specific to Oscoda, the following might be of interest:
Communities near Oscoda ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Oscoda.
- East Tawas
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Tawas
- East Tawas is located in Iosco County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,721 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Tawas <5>
- Tawas City
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tawas City
- Tawas City is located in Iosco County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,782 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tawas City <5>
- Harrisville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisville
- Harrisville is located in Alcona County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 470 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrisville <5>
- Lincoln
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln
- Lincoln is located in Alcona County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 316 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lincoln <5>
- Foote Site Village
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foote Site Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foote Site Village
- Foote Site Village is located in Iosco County
- Wilber
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west) - Greenbush
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbush
- Greenbush is located in Alcona County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenbush <5>
- Mikado
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mikado
- Mikado is located in Alcona County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mikado <5>
- Sid Town
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west) - Gustin
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Oscoda. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Oscoda.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Oscoda. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Oscoda.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Oscoda. See our Newspapers Page for Oscoda.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Oscoda ...
Looking for more information about Oscoda? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Oscoda, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Oscoda.
Adding Oscoda to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Oscoda in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Oscoda was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Oscoda post office opened in 1875.
We also found Oscoda in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Oscoda.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Oscoda. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Iosco County: www.iosco.m33access.com/
The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Michigan's counties, including Iosco, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Oscoda - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Oscoda). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Oscoda or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |