Paulding, Michigan

Paulding is an unincorporated community in Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Paulding is located in Haight Township along U.S. Route 45, 13.5 mi southeast of the village of Ontonagon. The Paulding Light, part of the area's folklore, is visible in a valley near Paulding.

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.