Marlette, Michigan, United States

🇺🇸 Marlette is a city in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is surrounded by Marlette Township, but is administratively autonomous.

Marlette is known as "The Heart of the Thumb" due to its location in Michigan's thumb.

History The history of the City of Marlette and surrounding Marlette Township are intertwined. Many social and commercial relationships unite the community such public schooling, public library, dining and charity. Marlette was first settled in the 1850s by people from Ontario who sought tall timber and fertile soil. The community name was derived from the "Marlatt" family of settlers, who carved their name on a log shanty. Marlette Township was created in 1859 from portions of Sanilac Township and Buel Township. Marlette became recognised as a village within the township in 1865. The village incorporated in 1881 to allow separate administration and taxation to improve common areas of the town. Marlette became a city in 1984.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.64 square miles (4.25 km²), all land.

The Marlette ZIP code 48453 also serves all of Marlette Township, except for the north-east corner, as well as parts of southern Lamotte Township, the south-west part of Elmer Township, the north-west part of Flynn Township, the north-east corner of Elk Township, parts of northern Burnside Township in Lapeer County and the south-east corner of Koylton Township in Tuscola County.

Media Marlette's commercial radio station, WBGV 92.5 FM, features a country music format. It is owned by Sanilac/GB Broadcasting, who also owns WMIC and WTGV, in nearby Sandusky. Marlette is also served by Smile FM broadcasting on 88.1 FM (WHYT) from Imlay City and 103.7 FM (WCZE) from Harbor Beach with Contemporary Christian Music radio, local news and weather.

Transport: Air The Marlette Township Airport (FAA Identifier: 77G) is a class C airport with 2 paved runways, both approximately 3,500 feet long. It is capable of handling small business jets and medium-size cargo planes. It opened in May 1975.

Hospital The town is home to Marlette Regional Hospital and Seton Cancer Institute - a partnership of Marlette Regional and St. Mary's of Michigan. This provides residents in the "thumb" region with advanced cancer research and treatment.