Blissfield is an incorporated village in Lenawee County, situated mostly in Blissfield Township, with portions of the village extending into Palmyra and Riga townships.
The southern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula was settled by European-Americans earlier than the rest of the state. William Kedzie was the first to make a government land purchase in the area that was to become Blissfield in May of 1824, although he didn't settle there until the fall of 1826. Hervey Bliss bought land there in June of 1824, moving onto it the following December, thus becoming the first permanent settler.
When Blissfield Township was organized in 1827, it was named for Hervey Bliss, who also became the postmaster of the village by that name on March 28, 1838. Around that time, Blissfield became a station on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad. The village was incorporated in 1875.
At one time, Blissfield was home to the only set of Triple Bridges in the world. Crossing the River Raisin, the three bridges were directly next to one another, and included a railroad bridge and two vehicular bridges, the latter two of which were later replaced with one.
Three Blissfield properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Blissfield Downtown Historic District, the David Carpenter House, and the First Presbyterian Church of Blissfield.
The village is broken up into three non-contiguous sections, with two industrial regions added to the village limits in the southeast, one on each side of US-223.
US Highway 223 (Adrian Street) serves as the main route through the village. Secondary routes include Beamer Road (Walnut Street), Berkley Highway (Lane Street), Driggs Road (Beagle Road), Gorman Road (Monroe Street), Ricker Highway Silberthorn Highway, and Wellsville Highway. The village of Deerfield is 8.4 miles northeast, the city of Adrian is 11.7 miles northwest, and Petersburg is 12.3 miles northeast of Blissfield.
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Published in Blissfield, Michigan, the newspaper has been in operation since 1874. Print subscription rates are posted for those within fifty miles of Blissfield, those who live in Blissfield part of the year, and those who reside more than fifty miles from Blissfield. Staff contacts are published to the site, select news and sports stories are posted to the site, and a photo gallery is included. Other resources include a classified section, obituaries, and advertising opportunities.
http://www.blissfieldadvance.com/
Headquartered in Blissfield, Michigan, the public school district includes the village of Blissfield and all or parts of the townships of Blissfield, Riga, Palmyra, Ogden, and Deerfield. The district offers a K-12th-grade curriculum through three campuses: Blissfield High School, Blissfield Middle School, and Blissfield Elementary School, each of which is highlighted here. Other resources include district and school calendars, a staff directory, and policy documents.
https://www.blissfieldschools.us/
Created and maintained by the Blissfield Downtown Development Authority’s Main Street organization, the site highlights the village’s retail stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses, as well as local attractions and events. Available properties and business grants are featured, along with a calendar of events, news, and reports. The results of the most recent market study, which included a pulse poll and business recruitment and expansion reports, are included.
https://blissfieldmainstreet.com/
Offering traditional veterinary services, holistic medicine, and acupuncture treatments for small animals, the veterinary clinic has been in operation in Blissfield, Michigan since 1976. Its address is posted, and its location is featured on a map. Opening hours, telephone and fax numbers, and the email address are posted, and its services are outlined, along with patient testimonials. The clinic’s veterinarians and support staff are introduced, and an online pharmacy is available.
https://www.blissfieldvetservice.com/
Built by Hiram D. Ellis, the Victorian bed and breakfast was built in 1883 and added onto in the early 1900s. Situated on West Adrian Street in Blissfield, Michigan, the B&B features four guest accommodations with private baths, color cable television, and are furnished with period antiques. Each of its rooms is highlighted, with prices, check-in and check-out times, a list of amenities, and options for spa services. Directions and an overview of local attractions are included.
http://www.ellisinn.com/
The Village of Blissfield, Michigan
Named for Hervey Bliss, the first white settler, Blissfield is a village in southern Michigan. The official municipal website posts council meeting notices, agendas, and minutes, as well as schedules for other village boards and commissions, public notices, office hours, and contacts for the village council and office staff. Other resources include maps and a guide to village, programs and services, schools, realtors, service groups, utilities, and businesses. A calendar of events is included.
http://www.blissfieldmichigan.gov/
