| Commercial fishing was one of the county's first industries, and sport fishing became a popular pastime of residents and visitors. Today, as in the past, the inland communities, such as Cedar, enjoy fishing Lake Leelanau, the Cedar River, and Lime Lake. |
| Cedar
Est. 1885
Cedar is located 13 miles south of Leland and 13 miles northwest of Traverse City. Lime Lake, Little Traverse Lake, and Sugar Loaf resorters frequent Cedar for the conveniences offered.
"Cedar was already a small community when the Manistee and Northeastern Railroad came through about 1899. It originally had been called Cedar City, but the name was shortened to Cedar. The name was chosen because of the vast growth of cedar in the vicinity." - Referenced in Vintage Views of Leelanau County, by Byron & Wilson.
What's Best?
The hard working farm community that is always ready to lend a helping hand. The Holy Rosary Church in mysterious Isadore. Farm stands and one-of-a-kind products—Leelanau Natural Beef, and Plevalean, the heart-healthy cherry meat.
Where to Meet Locals?
At the annual Polka Festival in July. At the ball field on a summer evening. Enjoying live music at the Cedar Tavern. Munching Mexican fare at Sugarfoot. At the golf course near Sugar Loaf.
About the School District
Glen Lake Community Schools is a Class C, K-12 school with 950 students. The district covers 200 square miles of southwestern Leelanau County including the towns of Cedar, Glen Arbor, Empire and Maple City.
Historical Sketch
Through 40 years of homesteading the Leelanau Peninsula, migration found its last permanent settlement near the county's southern border. In 1895 Cedar became actively engaged in lumbering. There were four mills sending out cedar logs and finished lumber. Barrel staves and hoops were produced for the making of nails kegs, packing barrels, and salted fish storage. By 1910 lumbering decreased and the community turned to farming for a livelihood.
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Cedar Events (from the Leelanau Calendar)
07/07/10 - Walking Friends
Cedar Photos
Cedar Links
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