Indian River is in
Cheboygan County, and in the
Northern Region. Indian River is located northeast of
Traverse City between
Cheboygan and
Petoskey along Interstate 75 near the Sturgeon River and the
Burt Lake State Park and Mullett lakes.
The town of Indian River originated with Floyd E. Martin who moved here in 1878, the first to purchase the land.
This settlement is named after the river flowing through it, which is a crossing channel between Burt and Mullett Lakes. Indian River today is a classy resort area with all types of businesses, tourist shops and restaurants. Indian River is also home to the largest crucifix in Michigan, which can be seen south of town.
