Hiram & Alen Rose - Founders

Rose City is located on M-33 in northern Ogemaw County. The county is named after the Indian title "chief" which in Chippewa is pronounced: "Ogema." The land was originally platted in 1840. The county was organized in 1875, when the first settlers arrived near Ogemaw Springs and set up a lumber mill.
Rose City began in 1875 when Allen S. Rose moved here from New York and built a general store. The town was originally named Churchill, until 1892 when the railroad came through and it was renamed Rose City. It was incorporated into a city in 1905. This city has survived over the years as a result of tourism and its location to so many lakes and streams in the scenic surrounding area, including Houghton Creek, which runs through town. Other prominent cities in Ogemaw County: Prescott and West Branch.
 

Rose City 1905-Present.

Our current population is: 695 Population in July 2007: 695 Population change since 2000: -2.9% We cover 1 sq. Mile. We have a Mayor / Council Type government. We are located in the County of Ogemaw Est. April 1, 1840 More info on our population Click Here

City Goverment City of Rose City

410 N. Williams St. Rose City, MI 48654 989-685-2103

Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00pm

Mayor: Bill Schneider City
Clerk: Cindy Wiltse
Treasurer: Carol L. Butler Council
Members Ward 1: Jana Healey / Henry Aday
Ward 2: Caroline Beyerlein / Bettye Smith
Ward 3: Leona Pariseau

City Police Department.
310 North Williams St. Rose City, MI 48654
989-685-3051 / 911