Located a few miles southwest of Grand Rapids, the City of Grandville, Michigan is one of the oldest Grand Rapids suburbs.
The chief route through the city is I-196 (Gerald R. Ford Freeway), which passes through the western and northern portions of Grandville. M-11 (28th Street) connects with I-196, and M-121 (Chicago Drive) passes through the north part of the city, connecting to Business Spur 196 just east of the city. Along the northern border of Grandville, the city is separated from Walker by the Grand River, while Wyoming borders it to the south and east. To the west is Georgetown Charter Township. To the west, Grandville is on the border of Kent County with Ottawa County.
Other cities or villages within twenty miles of the city include Hudsonville, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Zeeland, and Coopersville.
The first settlement of the area that was to become Grandville was by Luther Lincoln, who had come down the Grand River looking for a favorable site to build his home. With some companions, he spent the winter of 1832 there, purchasing land from the land office in White Pigeon the following spring. The area was significant to the logging industry geographically, because the Grand River was used for floating logs to the mill, and it made a sharp turn at Grandville. It was necessary to have people there to prevent the logs from jamming up where the river turned northward.
On May 24, 1834, a post office was established in Grandville, with William B. Godwin as postmaster. On April 13, 1835, a townsite was platted by Elijah Smith for Charles Oates, Benjamin Slater, Levi White, and John Boynton. In 1872, the Chicago & Western Michigan Railroad (Pere Marquette) opened a station at Grandville. The town was incorporated as a village in 1887, and as a city in 1933. Soon after Grandville became a city, it developed infrastructure, a sewer disposal system being one of the first improvements.
In 1920, Grandville had a population of 799. By 1930, it rose to 1,346, and to 2,022 by 1950. Its largest population increase was between 1950 and 1960, when its population rose by 294.4%, to 7,975. With a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010, its population was 15,378.
The focus of this guide is on the city of Grandville, Michigan. Online resources representing the city itself, or any individuals, businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, attractions, or events within the city are appropriate for this category.
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Incorporated in 1933, Grandville is a suburb of Grand Rapids. The official municipal website features the city's master plan and lists the members of the city council, boards, and commissions, as well as a directory of city hall staff. Also included is a community profile, maps, and a guide to municipal services, programs, and facilities, as well as information about business licensing, permitting, and payment of various bills. A calendar of upcoming events is included.
https://www.cityofgrandville.com/
Grandville Calvin Christian Schools
GCCS is a Reformed Christian school in Grandville, Michigan, offering a curriculum for preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school. An overview of the school is provided, along with its strategic plan, spiritual life programs, faculty and staff, and employment opportunities. Its admissions policies, tuition, and an outline of its Spanish immersion program, its Ambassador High curriculum, international students program, arts, and sports programs, and contacts.
https://www.gosquires.org/
Grandville Education Foundation
GEF is a non-profit organization formed to enrich the educational opportunities available within the Grandville Public Schools system, as well as funding a variety of innovative educational programs outside of the traditional school budget, through direct financial support. Details of its mission, grants, and projects are posted to the site, and contributions may be made online. Other resources include a calendar of fundraisers and other events, contacts, and social media links.
https://www.grandvilleeducationfoundation.org/
Dr. Stewart practices at its facilities on Fairlines Avenue SW in Grandville, Michigan. Its location, hours of operation, contacts, and a list of insurance accepted are put forth, and an overview of its podiatry services are included, appointment policies and an appointment form, as well as access to a new patient registration form, are available. An introduction to Dr. Stewart is included, the location of the clinic is shown on a map, phone and fax numbers, and a contact form are provided.
https://www.grandvillefootcare.com/
Grandville Jenison Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a business membership organization representing businesses and professional people in Grandville or Jenison, an unincorporated community adjacent to Grandville. The benefits of membership are put forth, and information about the Chamber's activities, advocacy, and programs are put forth. A membership directory and a list of member businesses, calendar of Chamber-sponsored and community events, and advertising opportunities. A private member login is included.
https://grandjen.com/
The public school system provides a K-12 public school curriculum through several campuses, including Central Elementary School, Cummings Elementary School, East Elementary School, Grand View Elementary School, South Elementary School, West Elementary School, Grandville Middle School, Grandville High School, Century Park Learning Center, and Grandville Education Center, each of which is featured, with school schedules, staff contacts, and an overview of its arts and athletics programs.
https://www.gpsbulldogs.org/
Family owned and operated, Grandville Trailer has been at the same location for more than thirty years, serving the Grand Rapids area, selling and servicing lines of trailers that include Aluma, Cross, Diamond C, Floe, NEO, Formula, and Sport Haven, stocking enclosed and open utility trailers, and can order large-sized or customized trailers. The business also stocks an inventory of parts and accessories. Its products and services are featured, and its location, hours, and contacts are posted.
https://www.grandvilletrailer.net/
Rivertown is a shopping mall on Rivertown Parkway in Grandville, Michigan. A directory of stores and restaurants in the mall is sorted by product or service type and may be found by category or through a search featured, and stores are also listed on a floor plan map of the center. Sales offered by stores within the mall are featured, along with its dining facilities, a calendar of events, and movie listings for the Rivertown Crossing's movie theater. Its hours and location are included.
https://www.rivertowncrossings.com/
