Founded in 1881 and 1882, the hamlet was named after the Potawatomi chief Topenebee, who primarily resided in southwestern Michigan.

[5] In addition to the United States Postal Service office,[6][7] there are two non-denominational Protestant churches, a public library, bar and grille, breakfast cafe, gas station-market, and a rustic furniture store.

Mullett Township oversees two public beaches and a public boat-launch on Mullett Lake, as well as a park with baseball field, tennis and basketball court, and playground equipment.

M-27, North Straits Highway, follows the western shore of the lake and passes through Topinabee.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,284 people, 545 households, and 377 families residing in the township.

27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.