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South Haven is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Most of the city is in Van Buren County, although a small portion extends into Allegan County. The population was 5,021 at the 2000 census. The city is located to the northwest of South Haven Charter Township. Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries • Politics Portal A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to...
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Van Buren County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...
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South Haven Charter Township is a charter township in Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...
Due to its position on Lake Michigan, South Haven has always been a port city. During settlement, major ship lines stopped there, both passenger and freight. In the early 1900s South Haven became a resort town, sometimes referred to as "The Catskills of the Midwest." Though small ones remain, the large resorts are now gone, as are the shipping lines, but South Haven is still a major regional tourist draw because of its recreational harbor and beaches. It is the western terminus of the Kal-Haven Trail, popular with bicyclists and snowmobilers. Nearby are Van Buren State Park and the Van Buren Trail State Park. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1407x1966, 430 KB) author: D. R. J. Stiennon File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
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The South Haven South Pierhead Light is a lighthouse located in South Haven in Van Buren County, Michigan, at the entrance to the Black River on Lake Michigan. ...
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Formally known as the Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park, it runs 34 miles (55 km) between South Haven, Michigan, to a point just west of the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, though there are plans to extend it into the city. ...
Van Buren State Park can refer to: Van Buren State Park in Michigan. ...
The Van Buren Trail is an unimproved trail running along a former railroad right-of-way between Hartford, Michigan to just south of South Haven, Michigan in Van Buren County. ...
Noted botanist Liberty Hyde Bailey was born in South Haven. His childhood home was presented to the city in the 1930s, and is now a museum.[1] Liberty Hyde Bailey. ...
History
 South Haven, as seen from Lake Michigan In 1833, the U.S. government granted J.R. Monroe a land patent for 65 acres of land along the shore of Lake Michigan. In the 1850s the first permanent settlers arrived, and in 1869, the City of South Haven was founded. It was around this time that a sawmill was built, and its arrival brought with it the construction of a hotel, a school, homes, and stores.[2] Image File history File linksMetadata SouthHaven. ...
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The timber harvested in South Haven was shipped to Chicago and Milwaukee via steamboats and schooners, and the cleared forests were then used by fruit farmers. The farming industry created many jobs in the area, and the city began to boom. Around the early 1900s, theaters, a casino, an opera house, an amusement park, and many resorts contributed to a rise in popularity of the city. Being a resort city resulted in a seasonal economy however, and in an effort to stabilize the economy, the city's board of trade successfully recruited several different industries to the area.[3] Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use—from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use—as structural material for construction or wood...
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In 1925, the first foreign shipments of goods arrived, beginning an era of foreign shipments that would last until the mid-1960s. In the 1940s passenger steamboat service to South Haven ended, though recreational boating increased steadily. In the 1950s and 1960s several new factories came to the area, and although the resort businesses in the area began to flounder, the resorts that remained grew stronger.[4] Boating on the Royal Military Canal at Hythe. ...
In 1969, "The Centennial Celebration and Blueberry Festival" took place, and the city's 64-slip marina was dedicated. To this day the blueberry festival continues to draw many visitors to the city. Other events, such as the art shows and 4th of July fireworks display remain very popular. The beaches, boating and relaxing atmospere will continue to ensure that the City of South Haven remains a popular warm-weather destination. The South Pier Lighthouse, established in 1872 and still operational, is accessible from a public beach. Species See text. ...
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The South Haven South Pierhead Light is a lighthouse located in South Haven in Van Buren County, Michigan, at the entrance to the Black River on Lake Michigan. ...
South Haven is home to a public school district as well as a number of parochial grammar schools. In addition, Western Michigan University has a branch campus located within the city. Western Michigan University (abbr. ...
Geography
 Boundaries of South Haven, Michigan According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.0 km² (3.5 mi²). 9.0 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (1.15%) is water. Image File history File links MIMap-doton-SouthHaven. ...
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Architecture The Scott Club on Phoenix St. was designed by South Haven architect John Cornelius Randall and constructed in 1891. The club house has two large stained glass windows of Sir Walter Scott and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The South Haven Center for the Arts is housed in the 1906 neoclassical Carnegie Library, also on Phoenix St. For the first Premier of Saskatchewan see Thomas Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott (August 14, 1771 - September 21, 1832) was a prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet popular throughout Europe. ...
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Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there were 5,021 people, 2,095 households, and 1,330 families residing in the city. The population density was 560.3/km² (1,452.3/mi²). There were 2,979 housing units at an average density of 332.4/km² (861.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.75% White, 12.83% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 1.04% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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There were 2,095 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
In the city the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,885, and the median income for a family was $46,307. Males had a median income of $37,089 versus $25,486 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,396. About 7.8% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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Cultural Attractions South Haven offers an interesting array of cultural attractions from a maritime museum to one on agriculture equipment.
One of the most interesting places is the Michigan Flywheelers Museum, an one-of-a-kind attraction that lets visitors step back into time and experience the life of our early farming anchestors.
Located on 68th street, just 3 miles east of South Haven, the museum is located on 80 acres of land that is being developed into a living history type facility. Exhibits of antique flywheel engines and tractors, an old town area with a old jail, farm machinery shop and a exhibit building called "The Farm History Building" are just a few of the attractions.
Open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, admission is by donation. Self-guided tours take visitors through the above areas as well as the log cabin, the sawmill area and various other displays. Every September after Labor Day, the museum hosts one of the largest Antique Engine and Tractors shows in the state. Hundreds of hobbyists attend the show bringing everything from the giant steam traction engines to the little Maytag ones that use to run washing machines. For more information about the Michigan Flywheelers Museum, visit: www.michiganflywheelers.org or call 269-639-2010
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