Situated near the center of Ingham Township, in Ingham County, the Village of Dansville, Michigan is about twenty-two miles southeast of downtown Lansing.
East Dansville Road and South Williamston Road intersect in the center of the village. A lesser route from the village is West Road, which heads northwest from South Williamston Road in the northern section of Dansville, leading to Clark Road, northwest of town. The center of Mason is 7.6 miles west of Dansville, while Williamston is 10.2 miles north, Stockbridge is 13.1 miles southeast, Webberville is 14.5 miles northeast, and Leslie is 14.7 miles to the southwest.
Samuel Crossman was the first European-American settler in the area when he came from New York in 1844. He opened the first store in 1847, and the community that grew up around his store was first known as Ingham Center, for its location in the center of Ingham Township.
He sold his property to his son, Daniel C. Crossman, who platted the village in 1857. A post office was established on May 14 of that year, with Dr. Daniel T. Weston as the first postmaster. Named for the two Daniels, the village was incorporated in 1867, with Daniel T. Crossman as village president.
Dansville was one of the earliest settlements in Ingham County, with settlers coming in the 1840s. Samuel Crossman opened the first store in the village, while David D. Fox opened the first hotel, known as the Union Hotel, in 1856.
Despite its proximity to the state capital, Dansville has never seen much in the way of commercial development. It is primarily a residential community, with some small businesses and agricultural research facilities. After three decades of decline, its population rose by more than thirty percent in 2010, due largely to its growing popularity as a bedroom community.
The focus of this category is on the Village of Dansville, Michigan. Online resources representing the village, as well as any individuals, businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, and events within the village, are appropriate topics for this category.
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In business since 1989, the family-owned and operated company sells and installs residential and commercial fences, including aluminum, chain link, railings, split rail, farm fencing, PVC picket, PVC privacy, wood picket, and wood privacy fences. Photos and descriptions are featured, along with client testimonials, and an overview of its services, which are offered before, during, and after the sale. The office location and contacts are featured.
https://www.cleryfence.com/
Meeting at its facilities on Mason Street in Dansville, Michigan, the fundamental, conservative Baptist congregation has two worship services on Sunday mornings, as well as a Wednesday evening service. Weekly schedules and a calendar of events are published to the site, and an introduction to the pastor and elders is included. Services may be viewed through live streaming, and an archive of studies through the Bible, as well as topical studies, are included.
https://www.dansvillebaptist.com/
Dansville Michigan Historical Society
Organized as a non-profit corporation, the Historical Society is supported by membership fees, fundraisers, and donations, which are used to preserve the history of the Dansville, Michigan community. Membership levels are posted to the site, and dues may be paid online. The site includes a section for members only, which includes historic photos and information, as well as a public section that non-members and members alike may access.
https://www.dansvillemihistory.org/
Offering a PK-12th-grade public school curriculum, the Dansville, Michigan school district operates Dansville Elementary School, Dansville Middle School, and Dansville High School, each of which is featured here, with information about academic and athletics programs, enrollment policies and schedules, student handbooks, policy information, and resources for parents. The district school board, a staff directory, and calendar of events are included.
https://www.dansville.org/
Heritage United Brethren Church
Affiliated with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, also known as the United Brethren, which stands firm on Biblical absolutes, allowing freedom where the Bible allows freedom and working to maintain unity when disagreements arise. The Dansville, Michigan congregation meets at its facilities on Dakin Street, which is shown on a map. Directions, schedules, and contacts are posted to the site, which includes information on the church’s beliefs and practices.
http://hubchurch.weebly.com/
The family-owned business has locations in Dansville, Michigan, and Londonderry, New Hampshire, where it offers general lawn care services, gutter cleaning services, hot water power washing services, and painting, drywall repair services, or drywall installation to an area surrounding both of its locations. Its services are described in detail, including promotional or special offers. A gallery of photographs highlights some of its past work, and contacts are posted.
https://jgeconstructionllc.com/
Located on Jackson Street in Dansville, Michigan, the restaurant is open seven days a week, but with differing hours on weekends. Its hours of operation are posted on the site, along with the address and a map showing the location of the restaurant. Breakfast and lunch menus are published on the site, and a calendar of scheduled entertainment and special programs is included. At times, orders may be placed online. Employment opportunities are featured.
http://www.thewoodennickelii.com/
