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Paulding is an
unincorporated community
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in Ontonagon County in the U.S. state
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of Michigan
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. Paulding is located in Haight Township along U.S. Route 45, southeast of the village of Ontonagon. The Paulding Light, part of the area's folklore, is visible in a valley near Paulding.
Climate
History
A post office called Paulding was established in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971. The community was named for John Paulding, a militiaman in the American Revolution.
References
Unincorporated communities in Ontonagon County, Michigan Unincorporated communities in Michigan {{OntonagonCountyMI-geo-stub