Republic, MI

Republic is an unincorporated community in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2020 census counted 470 residents. Republic is also a census-designated place for statistical purposes and no legal status as an incorporated municipality. The community is located mostly within Republic Township with a small portion extending north into Humboldt Township. In Republic, history and present-day settings sit close enough to belong to the same local picture. The map tells the story in Republic, where earlier chapters remain visible in current streets, buildings, and gathering places. A post office called Republic has been in operation since 1873. The community was named after the Republic Iron Company. Republic is in western Marquette County, 20 miles southwest of Ishpeming and 34 miles west-southwest of Marquette, the county seat.