The Village of Cass City, Michigan is in southern Elkland Township, in northeast Tuscola County, in what is known as the Thumb region of the Lower Peninsula.
The Cass River flows through the southern portion of the village.
The chief route through Cass City is M-81 (Main Street), also known as Cass City Road, and North Cemetery Road (Seeger Street), which intersect near the center of the village. Gagetown is 7.4 miles northwest, Kingston is 13.8 miles south, Caro is 14.9 miles southwest, Unionville is 18.6 miles west-northwest, and Ubly is 19.3 miles northeast of Cass City.
European-Americans began buying land in the area in the early 1850s, and Cooper and Wright began operating a sawmill there in 1851. The first permanent settlers were Hugh Seed, Andrew Walmsley, and John H. Bird, farmers who came in 1855.
In 1860, a post office was established in a rural area of Elkland Township. On July 6, 1868, that post office was transferred and renamed Cass City, with John C. Laing as its first postmaster. The village was named for the Cass River, which had itself been named for General Lewis Cass, governor of the Michigan Territories from 1813 to 1831. Cass City was incorporated as a village in 1883.
Agriculture continues to be an important part of the village economy, which is supplemented by light industry and other small businesses. The village includes a 9-hole golf course, and an 80-acre recreational park with two playgrounds, three baseball fields, three softball diamonds, a T-ball field, a football field and track, two concession buildings, two pavilions, and nature trails. There are three additional playgrounds in other parts of the village.
Appropriate topics for this category are focused on Cass City itself or on local businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, sports leagues and teams, and recreational facilities and programs.
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The Chamber is operated by a board of directors that meets on the last Wednesday of each month and is designed to support area businesses with direct referrals as well as through advertising special events at the office, through email, social media, and on the website. Its membership policies, the benefits of membership, and a downloadable application are included, along with job postings, a guide to local clubs and organizations, and a calendar of events.
http://www.casscitychamber.com/
Published in Cass City, Michigan, the subscription-based newspaper is printed each Wednesday, is also available locally in several newsstands, or through an electronic subscription. Publishing local news, sports reporting, public notices, and advertising, access to its full content requires a subscription, which may be accomplished through the site. A gallery of photographs highlights the newspaper staff and facilities, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://ccchronicle.net/
Headquartered in Cass City, Michigan, the public K-12 district includes an area of about two hundred square miles, including parts of Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties, and providing educational services through an early childhood building, an elementary school building, a junior/senior high school building, and a virtual academy. A district calendar, strategic plan, photo gallery, and staff directory are posted, and enrollment information is included.
https://www.casscityschools.org/
Previously known as Herron Builders, the Cass City, Michigan company has been building homes for more than fifty years and has been a top builder of Ritz-Craft Custom Homes since 1995. Its model homes may be viewed online, and are also open for personalized tours, and the company welcomes projects relating to custom-designed homes and lake cottages. Its location, directions, and office hours are posted to the site, and a contact form is included.
http://northwood-modular.com/
Schneeberger’s Furniture & Appliances
The family-owned business has been in operation since 1958, with free delivery and disposal of old appliances and furniture included in the purchase. Located on Main Street in Cass City, Michigan, the store carries a large inventory of appliances, furniture, and flooring products, which are featured here, including used appliances, sale specials, finance options, and post-sale services. Store hours, telephone and fax numbers, and manufacturers are posted.
http://www.schneebergers.net/
Situated near the center of Michigan’s Thumb, west of M-53 on M-81, Cass City was incorporated in 1883. The official municipal website posts village forms, ordinances, its strategic planning goals, master plan, council packets and meeting minutes, zoning data, office hours, and contacts. Also included is a guide to city departments and committees. Area parks, recreational facilities, theaters, restaurants, and businesses. Public notices and a calendar of events are included.
https://www.casscity.org/
