Surrounded by Dundee Township, in Monroe County, the Village of Dundee, Michigan is about twenty-five miles south of Ann Arbor and about fifty miles southwest of Detroit. By land area, Dundee is the largest village in the state.
Situated in the southeastern Lower Peninsula, US-23 and M-50 intersect in the village's downtown district. Other routes leading to and from the village include Ann Arbor Road, Brewer Road, Custer Road, Radka Road, Stowell Road, and Wilcox Road. Nearby incorporated cities and villages include Petersburg, Britton, Deerfield, Lloyd Road, Milan, Maybee, Monroe, Tecumseh, and Blissfield.
The Little River Raisin and River Raisin join just south of Dundee's southwestern border, after which the River Raisin forms a small portion of the village's southern border before flowing north and east through the southeastern tip of the village. Just northwest of the village, Macon Creek and the South Branch of Macon Creek come together to form the Macon River, which flows generally east and south, to join the River Raisin east of Dundee.
Although the population of the village has increased steadily since 1910, except for those who lived in the village, Dundee was little more than a stop for drivers traveling north or south along US-23, whose destination was elsewhere. However, between 1990 and 2000, the village grew by more than thirty-two percent, another twelve percent by 2010, and it is anticipated that it will increase its population by another sixteen percent in the 2020 census.
Many of Dundee's historic buildings have been restored, there are several old and new hotels to serve visitors, along with restaurants, shopping venues, and new residential developments. The village has a new high school, an industrial park, a new water system, and its sewage disposal system is soon to be expanded.
The first land purchase made in the area that was to become Dundee was made by William Remington in 1823, although Riley Ingersoll became the first settler when he came from New York in 1824. In the early 1830s, Sybrant Van Ness came to the area to build a mill. He laid out the townsite, and the settlement that arose became known as Van Ness's Mills. Over the years, several names were applied to the developing town, including Winfield. On May 2, 1834, a post office was established in the home of John H. Montgomery, who became the first postmaster.
Montgomery was succeeded by Alonzo Curtis on January 11, 1836. He decided to move the post office a couple of miles to the west, where the largest amount of settlement had taken place. He renamed the post office, Dundee, for his ancestral home in Scotland. The township had already taken that name. The name stuck, and Dundee was incorporated as a village in 1855.
As the town grew, new residential areas were developed around the downtown area, and along the River Raisin. In time, its downtown district expanded to both sides of the river. As road improvements made it easier for people to live in Dundee and live elsewhere, new residents worked in Ann Arbor or other nearby cities. Over the years, Dundee began to attract some industries of its own, allowing residents to live and work in Dundee. Beginning in the 2000s, the village has enjoyed significant growth in commercial and retail businesses, particularly in the area of the US-23 and M-50 intersection, which has contributed to a corresponding growth in its population.
The focal point of this guide is on the Village of Dundee, Michigan. As such, online resources relating to the village itself, or any individuals, businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, or events within the village, are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
Dundee Area Business Association
Organized in 1999, the membership of DABA extends beyond the village and township of Dundee to surrounding communities, and is open to any business or organization in the Dundee area with an interest in enhancing the business goals of the Greater Dundee area. Monthly meetings allow businesses and community organizations to network and develop partnerships, and exchange ideas. Board and committee members are acknowledged, and an event calendar are presented.
https://historicdundee.com/
Dundee Community Church of the Nazarene
The Dundee, Michigan congregation began in the late 1990s, originally meeting at the Dundee Elementary School, then the Dundee Middle School, before acquiring its own facility in 2008, a building that had previously hosted the Dundee Presbyterian Church, and the Dundee Congregational Church before that. Its location, service schedules, and an overview of its ministries are posted to the site, along with a photo album, audio sermon archive, and contacts.
http://dundeenaz.com/
Situated near downtown Dundee, Michigan, the public school district provides a PK-12th-grade curriculum through Dundee Elementary School, Dundee Middle School, Dundee High School, and Riverside Academy, each of which is highlighted here. Other resources include district news, district departments, a staff directory, office hours, and contacts, as well as annual education reports, strategic planning reports, a calendar of events, and employment opportunities.
https://dundeecommunityschools.org/
Dundee Internet Services, Inc.
Established in 1996, Dundee Internet Services offers a variety of Internet marketing services, including email marketing and management, discussion list hosting, web design and web hosting, using Linux and Windows services, and promising 99.99% uptime. Its services are listed and discussed, and a list manager help manual and other documentation are available on the site. Based in Dundee, Michigan, its mailing address, telephone number, and email address are posted.
https://dundee.net/
Dundee United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation meets at its facilities on Franklin Street in Dundee, Michigan. Originating with the Dundee Mission, a Methodist Bible study class in the late 1820s, the Dundee Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1832, originally meeting in homes. Its practices for communion and baptism are stated, along with a history of the church, directions, a calendar of events, prayer requests, a sermon library, office hours, and contacts.
http://www.umcdundee.org/
Settled around 1832, the Village of Dundee, Michigan is in Dundee Township, Monroe County. The official municipal website publishes council agendas and minutes, acknowledges the members of the village council, municipal boards and commissions, departments, and services. Building codes, building inspections, and an overview of economic development programs, the Dundee Area Business Association, and a directory of local businesses.
http://www.dundeevillage.net/
The full-service veterinary hospital caters to dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Located on Waterstradt Commerce Drive in Dundee, Michigan, the hospital is open seven days a week, with reduced hours on weekends. Directions, a map, hours of operation, and appointment policies are specified, and its services are highlighted. The veterinary physicians and staff are introduced, coupons and promotional offers are published, and a prescription refill form is included.
https://www.hahvet.com/
Affiliated with the Choice Hotels Group, the Quality Inn is on Waterstradt Commerce Drive in Dundee, Michigan. Descriptions and photographs of representative guest rooms and common areas of the hotel are featured, along with a list of features and amenities. As a Choice Hotel, Choice Privileges members may earn points on eligible stays, as well as discounts, and other benefits. A map shows the location of the hotel, and rooms may be booked online.
https://www.choicehotels.com/michigan/dundee/quality-inn-hotels/mi284
Located in downtown Dundee, Michigan, the hair salon offers hair design services for men, women, and children, as well as hair styling, coloring, both highlights and lowlights, and permanent waving. Other services include waxing of eyebrows, lip, and chin, deep conditioning treatments. Details and prices are listed. The salon staff is introduced, along with their qualifications and experience, client testimonials are published, and directions are given.
http://rootzhairsalon.com/
The weekly newspaper is delivered each Tuesday to Dundee, Ida, Petersburg, and Maybee, Michigan. Subscribers to the print edition receive web access as a part of the subscription price; otherwise, interested people may opt to subscribe to web access only, payable via PayPal. Select headlines and stories are available without a subscription, along with a community calendar, archived stories, and other content. Social media contacts are also posted.
https://dundeeonline.com/
