Not to be confused with Augusta Township, further to the east, the village of Augusta, Michigan is largely in Ross Township, with a small portion extends south into Charleston Township.
Augusta is in northeastern Kalamazoo County. The chief route through the village is M-96, which is known as Michigan Avenue within the village. The city of Galesburg is 4.9 miles southwest, and Springfield is 6.6 miles to the east, with Battle Creek just beyond it. Kalamazoo is 13.7 miles west of Augusta. The village of Richland is 4.9 miles northwest, and Climax is 11.1 miles south.
The village is bordered by the Kalamazoo River to the south, and it is just across the river from the Fort Custer Recreation Area. Angus Creek flows through the center of the village, emptying into the Kalamazoo River.
Dr. Salmon King is credited with being the first permanent European-American settler in the area when he came with his family in 1832, building a log cabin, and then an inn. He sold his property to Ezra Convis, Sands McCamly, and Epaphroditus Ransom in 1836.
Ransom, who became the 7th governor of Michigan in 1848, platted the village site. A post office was established on March 9, 1838, with George Rigby as the first postmaster. Rigby named the post office for his former home in Maine. The post office was closed on January 1, 1842. However, on December 16, 1861, the Charleston post office was moved to Augusta and renamed. Augusta was incorporated as a village in 1869.
The focus of this category is on the village of Augusta, Michigan. Websites whose focus is on the village are appropriate for this category, as are those of Augusta businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, and events.
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Established in 2015, Augusta Academy is a free public school academy for students in kindergarten through the fifth grade. Open to all Michigan residents, the school promises small class sizes, a weekly preview of objectives to be taught, weekly progress reports, and voluntary enrollment. Managed by Foundation for Behavioral Resources, the school is authorized by Grand Valley State University. A school calendar, student handbook, and an online application are featured.
http://oneamazingclass.org/augusta/
The first Child Development Center (CDC) was created by the Psychology Department of Western Michigan University in 1975 and became a non-profit enterprise operating as part of the Foundation for Behavioral Resources of Augusta in 1979. The Augusta, Michigan Child Development Center offers childcare services, a preschool curriculum, and before and after school care. Its programs are described in detail, and enrollment forms and other documents may be downloaded.
https://augusta.cdc-mi.org/
The theater group began in 1946 as the Village Players, performing in a former Methodist church. When they moved to a former dairy barn, they became the Barn Theatre, now a professional Equity summer stock theater, which also operates the Barn Theatre School for Advanced Theatre Training, a non-profit apprenticeship program. Its history, a season schedule, and performance highlights are put forth, and gift certificates and coupon booklets may be purchased online.
https://barntheatreschool.org/
The Bible Baptist Church of Augusta, Michigan meets at its facilities on West Clinton Street. A statement of beliefs, doctrinal statement, and covenant are featured, with an overview of its services and programs for those who are new, and an introduction to the pastor and the pastor’s family. The location of the church is shown on a map, its service times, and a calendar of upcoming events are posted to the site. A sermon archive is sorted by date and sermon title.
https://augustabbc.faithlifesites.com/
The Gull Lake View Golf Resort features two courses, East and West, but the same owners also have Stoatin Brae, Stonehedge North, and Stonehedge South, all on Augusta, as well as Bedford Valley in Battle Creek, all of which are highlighted here, including league play, tee times, special offers and packages, and online bookings. Lodging options, property rentals, and off-site packages are included, along with its two on-site dining establishments and catering services.
https://www.gulllakeview.com/
The public library in Augusta, Michigan was created by a group of women in 1876. Its current building, on South Webster, was the gift of Mr. George McKay in honor of his wife, Mrs. Ella Dole-McKay, in 1967. Use of the library is free for those who live in Augusta, Ross Township, or in the Gull Lake School District within Bedford Township. Its location, hours of operation, staff, board members, office hours, and contacts are published to the site, and new books and items are highlighted.
http://www.mckaylibrary.org/
In business since 2005, most of the restaurant’s management and kitchen staff have been with them from the beginning. Located on East Michigan Avenue, the Augusta, Michigan restaurant specializes in its Nisker’s burgers, but a full menu is available, and posted online, along with its hours of operation, nightly specials, and catering services. Every Monday evening during the summer is Bike Night, where bikers can enjoy a pig roast, specials, and camaraderie.
http://www.playersgrill.biz/
The Augusta, Michigan facility treats addiction and mental health issues, with the aim of restoring a person’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, while focusing on resolving trauma, underlying issues, and emotional pain. Its programs are outlined, and a sample program schedule is posted. Its admissions policies are specified, a list of insurance carriers that the Center works with is posted, and bills may be paid online. Contacts are posted.
https://skywoodrecovery.com/
Created as a mission church in 1911, St. Anne’s is located near Gull Lake in Augusta, Michigan. Mass and confession times, reconciliation, and adoration hours are published to the site, along with its liturgy and worship ministries, spiritual life and prayer, parish family life, stewardship, and service, as well as its faith formation programs for youth and adults, confirmation, and its hosted Light of Christ Academy. Office hours and contacts are included.
https://stannaugusta.org/
