The City of Coopersville, Michigan is in eastern Polkton Township, in northern Ottawa County, between Muskegon and Grand Rapids.
The city is situated north of I-96, which forms its southern and southwestern border. There are two exits to the city, one at the southeast corner, the other at the southwest corner of the city. Ravenna is 9.5 miles north of Coopersville, while Walker is 10.4 miles southeast, Fruitport is 13.5 miles northwest, Spring Lake is 14.0 miles west, Sparta is 18.3 miles northeast, and Hudsonville is 19.1 miles to the south.
Deer Creek runs through the center of the city, emptying into the Grand River, south of Coopersville.
The city was named for Benjamin Cooper, who purchased 650 acres of timberland in northeastern Ottawa County in 1845. Heavily forested, the land was near the Grand River, which could be used to float the timber to the shipping port in Grand Haven. Along with his two sons, Cooper built a sawmill and began logging operations. Dr. Timothy Eastman, an organizer of the township in 1845, named the developing village Polkton, for President James Knox Polk. On May 28, 1846, a post office was established at Polkton, with Dr. Eastman as postmaster.
However, when Benjamin Cooper learned that the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad was planning a line through the area, he offered the railroad a right-of-way through his property if they would promise not to establish another depot within six miles of the town. When the railroad came through in 1858, a few years later, he gave them the land for a station if they would name it for him, and it was named Coopersville Station. On January 22, 1859, the post office was renamed Coopersville, and it was incorporated as a village in 1871.
Before long, the forests were cleared and agriculture replaced forestry as the area's chief industry. The Interurban Building on Main Street was constructed for the Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, and Muskegon Railway, which began operations in 1902, offering electric interurban service connecting Grand Rapids to Muskegon, with a branch line from Fruitport to Grand Haven. Coopersville grew slowly but steadily. Although there was a decline in its population during the 1890s after its lumber operations waned and before other industries took up the slack, but it has otherwise increased in population each census year, currently having a population well above four thousand. Coopersville became a city in 1967.
Today, Coopersville is a rural-suburban community, and part of the Grand Rapids-Muskegon metro area. Before the 1970s, Coopersville was primarily a bedroom community, with residents commuting to Grand Rapids or Muskegon for work. However, its industrial and commercial base grew during the 1970s and 1980s, and the city now has several large industrial employers and a mixture of commercial businesses, including its downtown district and highway-oriented businesses along Randall Street and 68th Avenue, near the interstate.
The focus of this guide is on the City of Cooperville, Michigan. Appropriate resources include websites representing the city, as well as individuals, businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, and recreational and sporting programs within the city.
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Incorporated in 1967, Coopersville is governed through a council/manager type of government. The official municipal website presents a profile of the city, along with news and updates, a schedule of upcoming meetings, meeting agendas, and minutes. Departmental locations and contacts are featured, and a guide to elected officials, local churches, schools, attractions, and events are included. Various forms may be downloaded from the site.
http://www.cityofcoopersville.com/
Situated on the Grand River, south of Coopersville, Michigan, between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven, the campground features a hundred grassy sites, with a variety of sizes to accommodate most campers, recreational vehicles, or tents. On-site are 30-50-amp power, a general store, swimming pool, firewood and fire pits, modern restrooms with showers, horseshoes, a playground, and boat launch and dock. A site plan, campground rules, and rates are posted.
http://www.conestogacampground.com/
Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a business membership organization that offers a variety of products and services to member businesses and the community, including educational programs, networking, branding, advocacy, publicity, and other opportunities. Its bylaws, policies, and memberships are featured, with a calendar of events, a guide to area schools and government services, and a membership directory. The office location, hours, and contacts are included.
https://www.coopersvillechamber.org/
Coopersville Area Public Schools
Currently operating three elementary schools (South Elementary School, East Elementary School, and West Early Childhood Center), one middle school (Coopersville Middle School), and one high school (Coopersville High School), each of which is highlighted here, the PK-12th-grade public school district is based in Coopersville, Michigan. Enrollment information, student services, a staff directory, and job postings are featured on the site.
https://coopersvillebroncos.org/
Coopersville Downtown Development Authority
The DDA was created to correct and prevent deterioration in Coopersville’s business districts, and to encourage the historic preservation, creation, and implementation of development plans in the district while promoting economic growth in the area covered by the DDA. The DDA district is shown on a map, and its projects, plans, and accomplishments are featured, along with a roadmap of future development and growth, educational opportunities, and contacts.
http://www.coopersvilledda.com/
In 1903 and 1907, a feed mill and a flour mill opened on the corner of Main Street and Eastmanville Street, the current location of Coopersville Hardware. Both were combined to become the Coopersville Farmers Co-op in 1919 and added a hardware section in the 1970s. However, the Co-op closed in the 1980s. The current owners acquired the property in 2012, ending the elevator feed business and doubling the size of the hardware section, and adding a paint line.
https://coopersvillehardware.com/
Founded in 1957, LCS is an independent Christian school with roots in the Reformed Christian Confessional tradition, although the school partners with churches and families from several denominations. A member of Christian Schools International, the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools, Eastern Ottawa Christian School, and the Christian Athletic League. Its location in Coopersville, admissions policies, academic and athletics programs, and a school calendar are posted.
http://www.lamontcs.org/
Situated on O’Malley Drive in Coopersville, Michigan, the Rodeway Inn is part of the Choice Hotels Group, which makes stays at the hotel eligible for Choice Privileges Rewards, an incentive program offered through Choice Hotels. Its location, a list of amenities, guest room photographs and descriptions, customer reviews, and a summary of nearby attractions and events are posted to the site. Availability may be checked and rooms may be booked online.
https://www.choicehotels.com/michigan/coopersville/rodeway-inn-hotels/mi313
Located on West Randall Street, the Coopersville, Michigan restaurant features a variety of snacks, salads, wraps, burgers, baskets, sandwiches, and Mexican food. A full bar and a children’s menu are available, including special offers, a calendar of events, and online ordering. Its address, hours of operation, and contacts are published on the site, including a map showing its location, telephone number, a contact form, photographs, and social media addresses.
http://www.southsidebarcoopersville.com/
The bi-weekly community newspaper publishes twenty-six newspapers a year, which are delivered free to homes in its circulation area, which includes Coopersville, Conklin, Lamont, and Marne. Although its content is not available online, its site displays its publication dates, circulation, announcements, and volunteer opportunities. Deadline requirements and rates for display advertising, as well as its classified advertising deadlines and payment information.
http://www.coopersvilleobserver.com/
West Michigan Veterinary Service
Offering veterinary services to companion animals, horses, and farm animals, the veterinary clinic is located on North 68th Avenue in Coopersville, Michigan. Its location, business hours, telephone and fax numbers, and contacts for the nearest animal emergency hospital are given. An introduction to the veterinary physicians and staff is put forth, along with an overview of its services, its in-house and online pharmacy services, and a gallery of photographs.
https://www.wmvs.com/
Open every day but Sunday, the dealership carries a selection of pre-owned cars, trucks, jeeps, and SUVs, as well as accessories, and offers vehicle servicing. Its inventory may be browsed on its site, or sorted by a variety of variables, such as condition, year, make, model, and others. An online form is available to request a price estimate for selling or trading in a car. Its location, hours, staff introductions, and customer reviews are noted, and its services are listed.
https://xtacoopersville.com/