Situated in the central portion of Mason County, on the western fringe of the north-central portion of the Lower Peninsula, the City of Scottville includes a portion of the Manistee National Forest and the Pere Marquette River in the south.
US-10 and US-31 come together in Scottville, connecting the city along north-south and east-west routes, although there is a US-31 bypass around the western part of the city.
Cities and villages within twenty-five miles of Scottville include Custer, Ludington, Fountain, Freesoil, Pentwater, Manistee, Eastlake, Walkerville, Baldwin, and Hart.
Like many Michigan communities, Scottville was founded as a railroad town after a station was planned there along the Pere Marquette Railroad in 1874. The station was originally known as Mason Center for its location in the county.
In 1878, James Sweetland build a sawmill there, although he sold the mill to Hiram E. Scott and a Mr. Crowley the following year. Scott and Crowley added a store, and the community that grew up around it was known as Sweetland. On June 20, 1879, a post office was established under that name, with Chauncey W. Rickerd as postmaster.
Mr. Scott and Charles Blaine platted a townsite in 1882, naming it Scottville, and the post office took that name on September 12, 1882. Scottville was incorporated as a village in 1889, and became a city in 1907.
The K-12 population of Scottville is served by Mason County Central School District, which operates Victory Early Childhood Center, Scottville Elementary School, MCC Upper Elementary School, MCC Middle School, and MCC High School.
Constructed in 1888, the Scottville School served as the only school in Scottville until the 1950s, with additions made in 1893, 1903, 1911, and 1927. It was used as a middle school and high school until 1976, when the Mason County Central Middle School was built. From 1976 to 1979, it was used by Faith Tech, a Christian school. In the 1990s, it was a retail outlet, but was vacant from 1996 to 2012, and has been in the process of being refurbished at this time. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
This portion of our guide highlights websites representing entities within the city, such as the municipal government, local businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, activities, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities.
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Situated along Hanson Road, northwest of Scottville, Michigan, the seasonal campground is open from May 1 through October 15. Featuring 160 forest sites, 60 sites with complete hookups, restrooms, showers, an activities building, a store, boat rentals, and a sand walk-out beach on Crystal Lake. A map of the campground is set forth, along with a list of features and amenities, family-friendly activities, a gallery of photographs, a nightly price list, and online bookings.
https://crystallakecamping.com/
Mason County Central School District
The PK-12th-grade public school district operates a variety of campuses which are featured here, with locations, school schedules, faculty and staff contacts, and other details. An introduction to the MCC Educational Foundation, the Mason-Lake Adult Education program, and Northwest Michigan Health Services are included, along with employment and volunteer opportunities, student enrollment data, district reports and notices, and contacts for the board of education and administrative offices.
https://www.mccschools.org/
The factory outlet store sells canoes, kayaks, float tubes, inflatable boards, hard boards, and outfitting rafts, as well as life vests, paddles, apparel, and accessories. Those interested in its wholesale program may download its wholesale catalog and price sheet in PDF format, as well as applications and authorizations. Its product catalog may also be accessed online, and retail purchases can be made through the site. The store location, hours, and contacts are featured.
https://paddlesportswarehouse.com/
Built in 1909, the Edwardian-style home features five bedrooms on the second and third floors and can sleep up to thirteen people. The retreat is open to quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, yoga, knitting, crocheting, board retreats, workshops, and family vacation rentals. Situated one block north of US-10 and a mile east of US-31, in Scottville, Michigan, the building's history is related here, and the facilities may be booked online. Photographs and contacts are included.
http://thereverieretreat.com/
Known for its colorful attire and crazy antics, band members come from all over Michigan and several other states. While based in Scottville, Michigan, only about sixteen members have a Scottville address. The band tours throughout the state. The band began in 1903, originally dressed as hillbillies but, as the band became more popular, its costumes became more risqué. Registered as a non-profit organization, its history, schedules, and contacts are posted on the site, which includes photos.
https://scottvilleclownband.com/
The official municipal website features a brief history of the community, its master plan, announcements, public notices, and meeting agendas and minutes. Employment and service opportunities are posted, along with special notices, seasonal ordinances, and administrative contacts. A community bulletin board announces upcoming events, and Riverside Park is featured, including site rentals. Taxes, water, and sewer payments may be made online, and paperless billing may be available.
https://cityofscottville.org/
The Scottville, Michigan shop carries handcrafted rustic, modern, log, and hickory furniture, and handcrafted home decor, including beds, tables, chairs, dressers, and entertainment centers. Log home construction is another of its services. Its address, a map showing its location, hours of operation, phone number, and social media links are published on the site, which includes an overview of the woodworking shop, and a gallery of photographs depicting several of its products.
https://www.wolfsdenmichigan.com/
