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Gladstone,
named for British Prime Minister William Gladstone,
is in Delta County, which is at the crossroads of
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Physically separated
from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac,
the UP comprises nearly 29% of Michigan’s area
but only 3.3% of its population. Delta County, one
of fifteen counties in the UP, is located 450 miles
from Detroit and a mere 60 miles from the Wisconsin
border. These facts contribute to a unique atmosphere
enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
South Central Upper Michigan is frequently referred
to as the “Banana Belt” because of the temperate
climate, much milder than the rest of the Upper Peninsula.
The image of the cold, frozen north is dispelled by
the statistics-50” of snowfall per year in Delta
County compared to the 200+ inches along the shore
of Lake Superior to the north.
There is something for everyone in Delta County-whether
it be work, residence, recreation or education. Delta
County offers a variety of lifestyles, from remote
rural settings surrounded by woods to lakefront or
lakeview homes and in-town neighborhoods where schools,
museums, theaters and shopping are a short distance
away. Employment opportunities exist for those willing
to work or to obtain the training that is readily
available. Varied recreational pursuits can be enjoyed
in any season of the year. Excellent K-12 school systems
and the offerings of Bay de Noc Community College
provide young and old the opportunity for growth.
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