Situated in the lower western portion of Birch Run Township, in southeastern Saginaw County, the village of Birch Run, Michigan is administered separately from the township.
The primary route through the village is I-75, which runs contiguous with US-23 through the eastern segment of the village, while Birch Run Road passes through the center of the village in an east-west direction. Dixie Highway runs to the east and roughly parallel to I-75 in this area, forming a small segment of the village's eastern border. The City of Saginaw is 16.6 miles north-northwest, Montrose is 9.7 miles southwest, Frankenmuth is 9.1 miles north-northeast, and Clio is 8.2 miles south-southeast of Birch Run.
Opened in 1986, Birch Run Premium Outlets is currently the largest outlet mall in the Midwest, with more than a hundred stores and three restaurants.
The Birch Run Area School District serves the village of Birch Run, Birch Run Township, and Taymouth Township. Its five campuses include Birch Run High School, Progressive High School, Marshall Greene Middle School, North Elementary School, and Birch Run Early College.
Established as a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad in 1852, it was named for its creek, which ran through a large area of birch trees. A post office was established on June 15, 1854, with John Moore as its first postmaster. In 1863, the name of the town and post office was changed to Deer Lick. In 1865, the post office was closed, and when it reopened in 1868, the name reverted to Birch Run. In 1954, the town was incorporated as a village.
From 2001 until the team disbanded in 2005, Birch Run was home to the Great Lakes Storm, a now-defunct member of the Continental Basketball Association. They played their home games in the Birch Run Expo Center.
The focus of this category is on the village of Birch Run, Michigan. Appropriate resources for this category include websites representing the village government, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, and events.
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The Birch Run, Michigan Visitor Information Center manages this site, which features a brief history of the community, and offers assistance with planning group travel to the village, whatever the purpose, as well as a guide to local shopping venues, including the Premium Outlets in Birch Run, as well as local shops and antique malls, restaurants, entertainment venues, guest accommodations, local attractions and events, and special offers and packages.
https://www.birch-run.com/
Headquartered in the village of Birch Run, Michigan, the K-12th-grade public school district operates Birch Run High School, Progressive High School, Marshall Greene Middle School, North Elementary School, and Birch Run Early College, each of which is highlighted here. A district calendar and an overview of its athletics and alumni programs, departments, and community programs are put forth. Student and parent resources are included, and job opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.birchrun.k12.mi.us/
Birch Run Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Created through the merging of the separate chambers of commerce in Birch Run and in Bridgeport, the Birch Run Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce is headquartered in Birch Run but represents businesses and professional members in both communities. The benefits of membership and a membership application are featured, along with a member directory, calendar of events, and contacts for the Chamber board of directors and staff. A contact form is included.
http://www.birchrunbridgeportchamber.com/
Located on East Birch Run Road in the village of Birch Run, Michigan, the dental clinic offers a variety of services for patients of all ages. Details of the services offered are featured, along with directions to the clinic, hours of operation, appointment policies, and an introduction to the dental physicians and staff. Patient forms, educational videos, post-operative instructions, and surgical instructions are available, along with client testimonials.
https://www.birchrunfamilydental.com/
Organized in 1941, the BRFD is owned and operated by Birch Run Township, covering a 36 square-mile area, proving fire suppression, fire prevention, fire code enforcement, search and rescue, carbon monoxide detection, vehicle extrication, and first response services. The fire chief and personnel are introduced, and an overview of the department, its apparatus, and training programs are highlighted, along with a calendar of events, photo gallery, and statistics.
https://www.birchrunfire.com/
Situated in the village of Birch Run, Michigan, minutes away from Frankenmuth, Birch Run Premium Outlets is the country’s first and most successful outlet center, featuring more than a hundred outlet stores. Featured stores are posted to the site, along with a directory of stores and dining facilities, a map of the outlet center, schedules, and special offers. Other resources include information for shoppers, businesses, investors, and those looking for job opportunities.
https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/birch-run/
Highlighting its status as the first GOLD LEED-certified dealership in the country, the For dealership in Birch Run, Michigan specializes in the sale of new Ford models and is also a Roush certified and Saleen certified dealership. Its location, direction, and showroom hours are published to the site, along with sales, service, and parts contacts. Its inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles is featured, and prospective customers can shop from home via the site.
https://www.lafontainefordbirchrun.com/
Affiliated with Rotary International, the Birch Run, Michigan club is #52500, meeting on Tuesday mornings at Exit Restaurant in Birch Run. Its objectives are listed, along with its charter members, club executives and directors, scheduled speakers, photo albums, and links to social media accounts and an online meeting make-up site. Media stories about the club are posted, along with news and announcements, bulletins, contacts, and a calendar of events.
https://www.birchrunrotary.org/
The address and a map show the location of the restaurant, and its hours of operation, telephone number, take-out menu, and other menus (dinners, hot sandwiches, seafood, burgers, Mexican, salads, side orders) are published to the site. Several promotional videos are published on the site, and the history and profile of the facility are included. Other features include employment opportunities, a job application, some facts about food, and the rules of bacon.
https://www.tonysi75restaurant.com/
Founded as a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad in the mid-1800s, the village was incorporated in 1955. The official municipal website presents a brief history of the village, introduces its officers and staff, and posts office hours and contacts. Other resources include budget and finance reports, ordinances, building and zoning information and forms, a calendar of events, meeting agendas, and minutes. Links to other useful online resources are included.
https://www.villageofbirchrun.com/