The Village of Concord, Michigan is situated in lower Concord Township, in west Jackson County.
The chief routes through the village are Spring Arbor Road (East Jackson), also known as M-60, and Pulaski Road (Main Street), which becomes Albion Road when it exits the village in the north. Other routes include Allman Road, Falling Waters Trail, and Sears Road. Palma is 8.0 miles north of Concord, Homer is 9.3 miles west, Hanover is 9.8 miles southeast, Albion is 12.1 miles northwest, and Jackson is 14.1 miles to the northeast.
The North Branch of the Kalamazoo River flows through the northern segment of the village. Swains Lake is south of the village, and Reynolds Lake is to the east.
Several of the buildings in downtown Concord are original buildings from the early days of the village, and are designated as part of the Concord Village Historic District. The first European-American settler in the area that was to become Concord Township was John Acker, who came with his family in November of 1831. The following May, William Van Fossen built a cabin, becoming the first European-American to settle in the village itself. Because of the area's rich soil, several others soon followed, and agriculture played a significant role in the community's early economy.
The developing town was first known as Van Fossenville. However, when a post office was to be established there, the postal service didn't want so long of a name. Thomas McGee, another early settler, suggested Concord as a representation of the harmony in which the early settlers were living. The post office was established as Concord on January 15, 1836, with Isaac Van Fossen as postmaster. Concord was incorporated as a village in 1871.
The focus of this guide is on the village of Concord, and appropriate topics may include online resources representing the village itself, or any individuals, businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, and sports and recreational opportunities within the village.
Recommended Resources
Concord Community School District
The Concord, Michigan public school district offers a PK-12th-grade curriculum through Concord High School, Concord Middle School, Concord and Elementary School, each of which is featured here, along with its athletics and music programs. Featured are a community learning plan adopted by the district, enrollment request policies, and a calendar of events. Office hours, staff contacts, school schedules, student policies, and parent resources are included.
https://www.concordschools.net/
Concord United Methodist Church
The Concord, Michigan congregation began in 1839 and, currently affiliated with the UMC denomination, the church offers a modern worship service, featuring a praise band, Scripture readings, communion, noisy offerings, prayer time, videos, and so on. An overview of the denomination is provided, along with a profile of the local church, a statement of beliefs, service schedules, a calendar of events, staff introductions, office hours, and contacts.
http://www.concordumc.net/
Jackson Industrial Construction
Based in Concord, Michigan, the company holds contractor registrations in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, offering agricultural and industrial construction services, general and commercial construction, and related services, which are listed here, along with a portfolio of past projects, information about its capabilities, and recognitions. Its office location, hours, phone and fax numbers, and a contact form are featured, and career opportunities are posted to the site.
https://www.jiccompany.com/
Created by Dan Rothenberger in 1974, the company is an underground contractor in lower Michigan, offering site work and development, sewer pump station, water systems, sewer systems, and bore and jack directional drilling, and has also expanded into residential, commercial, and industrial real estate. Reference letters, project resumes, and project photos are featured, along with its River Ridge Development and Deer Ridge Development projects, as well as the Jeremy Rothenberger Foundation.
http://www.rothenbergerco.com/
The Roman Catholic parish is located in Concord, Michigan. Featured are a history of Saint Catherine Laboure, for whom the parish is named, as well as mass and confession times, ministry schedules, sacraments, faith formation programs, church bulletins, and a calendar of events. Parish organizations are discussed, with contacts and schedules, Catholic and parish news, staff contacts, and office hours. Links to various online Catholic resources are included.
https://stcatherinelaboureconcord.org/
The official municipal website publishes an overview and history of the village, including a guide to local schools, churches, community facilities and programs, youth recreational and sports programs, and businesses. Contacts for village departments are put forth, and office hours are posted to the site, along with council, commission, and board meetings and agendas, resolutions, and ordinances. The Village Voice publishes notices of community interest.
http://villageofconcord.com/
Founded in 1991, the fabrication plant offers a variety of services, including welding, industrial fabrication, laser cutting, rolling or bending steel, and specializing in the manufacturing of insulation and industrial application products. Its insulation equipment products and machining fabrication capabilities are highlighted, and its business hours, business location, phone and fax numbers, email addresses, a contact form, and customer testimonials are displayed.
http://www.wsw-inc.com/
