The Village of Colon, Michigan is in Colon Township, in eastern St. Joseph County.
Colon is flanked by Sturgeon Lake in the northwest, and Palmer Lake in the south, which are connected by the St. Joseph River and Swan Creek. Farland Lake and Washburn Lake are just outside the village limits in the southwest, and Adams Lake is north of the village. The St. Joseph River crosses the northeastern tip of the village, briefly dipping into the village limits, where Salt Creek continues south to connect with Palmer Lake, while the St. Joseph River continues west to form Sturgeon Lake, then winding northwest to eventually feed into Lake Michigan.
Sturgeon Lake is a 250-acre body of water formed by the St. Joseph River. Fish species available in Sturgeon Lake include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bullhead, carp, catfish, crappie, yellow perch, northern pike, sucker, and sunfish. Palmer Lake is a 444-acre body of water, about forty-two feet deep at its deepest point. Forming most of Colon's southern boundary, Palmer Lake is home to bluegill, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and black crappie.
The chief route through the city is M-86, which forms South Street and East State Street within the village limits. West Colon Road enters the village from the west, just below Sturgeon Lake, forming West State Street. Other routes include Burr Oak Road, Farrand Road, Long Lake Road, and Wattles Road.
Nearby villages include Sherwood, which is 6.7 miles northeast of Colon, while Burr Oak is 8.9 miles south, Mendon is 9.5 miles northwest, and Centreville is 12,7 miles southwest. The nearest cities are Bronson, which is 11.8 miles northwest, Sturgis is 14.9 miles south-southwest, and Three Rivers is 19.1 miles west of Colon.
Colon has a long association with magicians and magic. These included Harry Blackstone who lived on an inland island near Colon and was once a co-owner of the Blackstone Magic Company in Colon. His partner in the business was Percy Abbott who, a few years after their partnership had been dissolved, started his own magic manufacturing business in Colon, known as Abbott's Magic Novelty Company. Today, FAB Magic Company and the Sterlini Magic Manufacturing Company are based in the city, and a four-day magic convention - Abbott's Magic Get-Together - is held in the village each August, temporarily doubling the village population. Colon High School teams are known as the Magi, and the school mascot is a white rabbit wearing a black top hat.
Colon also has a small Amish community.
The village was platted by George Schellhouse and an Indian trader by the name of Hatch in 1832, but not recorded. A post office was established on January 15, 1836, with Lorensie Schellhouse as postmaster. In 1844, John H. Bowman and William F. Bowman platted and recorded the village, although it wasn't incorporated until 1904. The village was named for the punctuation mark, as Lorensie Schellhouse determined that the shape of the river and lake resembled a colon.
Topics related to the Colon, Michigan are the focus of this guide. Appropriate resources may include websites representing the village itself, or any individuals, businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, attractions, and events within the village.
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Originally a partner in the Blackstone Magic Company, Percy Abbott opened the Abbott Magic Company in 1934, which began sponsoring the annual Magic Get Together in Colon that same year. Under different management, the company manufactures and sells magic equipment and supplies, as well as sponsoring magic events and training programs. Its products are highlighted on the site and made available for online purchase, or at the store. The location and hours are posted.
https://abbottmagic.com/
The PK-12th-grade public school in Colon, Michigan operates the Leonidas School, Colon Elementary School, and Colon Junior/Senior High School, each of which is featured here, with schedules, school hours, student handbooks, staff introductions, and contacts. District athletics and extracurricular programs are outlined, various parent and staff resources are posted on the site or made available for download in PDF format. Employment opportunities are posted on the site.
https://colonschools.org/
Tongue in cheek, the site makes fun of the name of the village of Colon, Michigan, mostly written from the perspective of the town, which began as an April Fool’s Day Facebook page, in which the village was demanding a new name. Some didn’t get the joke and were angered over the idea of changing the name of the village. Several jokes are posted on the site, the majority in the form of memes, and readers are encouraged to submit others for consideration
http://colonforever.com/
Colon, Michigan: Magic Capital of the World
Created and maintained by FAB Magic Manufacturing Company Publisher, the site highlights the historical and contemporary associations of the Village of Colon with magic and magicians, from the magicians buried in the city cemetery, to the magic-related shows and events, and the magic shops that can be found in Colon. The site includes a calendar of local events, an overview of personalities and shops, as well as a profile and history of the village.
http://www.colonmichigan.org/
Family owned and operated, the bar and restaurant are located on East State Street in the Village of Colon, Michigan. Its address, a map showing its location, telephone numbers, an email address, and a contact form are posted, along with its dine-in and catering menus, take-out hours, and catering policies., along with a calendar of upcoming events, a profile, and history of the business, employment opportunities, and a downloadable employee application.
https://www.micurlyspub.com/
FAB Magic Manufacturing Company
Stocking thousands of magic products in its retail shop in Colon, Michigan, with access to thousands of more items, FAB Magic manufactures and sells magic trick equipment and supplies. Its products are highlighted on its site and made available for online purchase, and online instructions are available for download. An introduction to the business is featured, along with an online magic school. The business will also buy used magic tricks, books, and other items.
https://fabmagic.com/
Relating the history of magic and magicians in the Village of Colon, Michigan, the site focuses on contemporary associations with magic in the village, such as the magic shops that can be found there and magic-related events, and also offers a guide to local merchants, organizations, churches, schools, and services, as well as the village government, and links to other sites focused on the village. Directions and a gallery of photographs is included.
http://colonmi.com/latest_news/
Hosted by FAB Magic Manufacturing Company, in Colon, Michigan, the site concentrates on the role of magic in the Village of Colon. Included are magic-related schools and events within the village, particularly those sponsored by FAB Magic Manufacturing Company, as well as the magic shop itself, the Colon Historical Museum, Magic Capital Cemetery, Colon Lakes, the Magician’s Walk of Fame with bronze stars commemorating magicians, and area lodging facilities.
http://www.magiccapitoloftheworld.com/
Affiliated with the Assemblies of God USA, the US branch of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, a Pentecostal Christian denomination, the congregation meets at its facilities on North Blackstone Avenue in Colon, Michigan. The address, office hours, and leadership contacts are published to the site, which includes an overview of its ministries, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, prayer requests, and a video archive of recent sermons.
http://www.newlifeagcolon.org/
Open year-round, the restaurant is open every day of the week. The address, directions, and a map showing the location of the restaurant are posted on the site. The telephone number and a contact form are posted on the site, along with a menu and wine list, its policies and contacts for booking holiday parties, and its seasonal Sunday Supper Club, which runs for ten consecutive Sundays and features a half-hour program followed by a meal. Photos and video are available.
http://www.riverlakeinn.com/
Located on North Burr Oak Road in eastern Colon, Michigan, the clinic offers a wide range of chiropractic techniques and other services, such as treatment of injuries, chiropractic massage therapy, cryotherapy, electrical stimulation therapy, acupuncture, cold laser therapy, adjustments, and manipulation, and many others, including advanced services, which are featured here. Its location is shown on a map, and its hours of operation, appointment policies and contacts are included.
https://www.southwestspine.net/
The Retreat at Miller’s Landing
Miller’s Landing has offered families and fishermen an opportunity to enjoy nature and the outdoors since the 1930s, and today its cottages may be available for weddings, family reunions, fishing weekends, and other purposes. Its rental policies are published on the site, along with a list of amenities. Reservations and payments may be made through the site, which includes directions, a gallery of photographs, and information on nearby points of interest.
https://www.theretreatatmillerslanding.com/
