Fairgrove, Michigan is a village in Fairgrove Township, Tuscola County, in the Thumb Region of the Lower Peninsula.
The chief routes through the village are M-138 (Main Street) and Fairgrove Road, which intersect just south of the center of the village. The center of Akron is 4.3 miles from Fairgrove. Other nearby cities and villages included Caro (9.8 miles), Reese (12.7 miles), Vassar (12.7 miles), and Unionville (12.8 miles).
The first recorded European-American settler in the area that was to become Fairgrove was Amasa Clay, who came in 1852. He purchased his land from Patrick McGlone, who resided in Juniata Township. At that time, there were no roads in the township. The land was flat, and considered ideal for farming, although it had a large mosquito population. There were stands of basswood, beech, elm, and maple. Accompanying Amasa Clay were his father, Henry Clay, as well as David Gorter, Erastus A. Marr, Joseph McGlone, Patrick McGlone, Jacob Winchell, and a Mr. Blank. Others came the following spring.
Initially known as Fair Grove Center, for its location near the center of the township, a post office was established on June 29, 1857. When the Pere Marquette Railroad came through in 1881, the post office was moved a short distance to be nearer the railroad station, and was renamed Fairgrove on January 10, 1894. In 1901, Fairgrove was incorporated as a village.
The focus of this guide is on the village of Fairgrove, Michigan. Online resources representing the village itself, or any individuals, businesses, industries, schools, churches, or organizations within the village, are appropriate for this category.
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Operating an elementary school in nearby Akron, and a high school in Fairgrove, the public school district provides a PK-12th-grade curriculum to both communities. The board of education is introduced, and meeting schedules are posted, each of its campuses are highlighted, and staff listings are posted to the site. Other resources include a district calendar, notices of extracurricular programs, policy information, parent resources, and job opportunities.
http://www.akronfairgrove.org/
Family owned and operated since 1928, Fairgrove Oil & Propane offers propane and both #1 and #2 fuel oil, including pre-buy contracts and budget contracts. Fairgrove also operates a convenience store and gasoline filling station, including Sunoco race fuel. Its bulk oil and propane programs are discussed, new customer information is provided, and a customer application is available. Its location, contacts, and convenience store hours are posted.
https://fairgroveoil.com/
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Meeting at their facilities on South Main Street in Fairgrove, Michigan, the congregation's Sunday and Wednesday service schedules are posted to the site. Affiliated with The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, the congregation is featured, including its address, a map showing its location, a telephone number, and an overview of the Divine Service, who can receive the Holy Communion, instructions for attending services, and a sermon archive.
https://gracefairgrove.org/
The veterinary clinic and animal hospital is operated by Dr. Stacey Laursen, a Fairgrove, Michigan veterinarian. Information on what to expect is presented, including payment options, its pet wellness program, and a gallery of photographs. An overview of its services is provided, as well as its location, hours of operation, appointment policies, an appointment request form, and contacts. Testimonials, an online store, and a pet portal are included.
https://laursenvet.com/
Held in Fairgrove, Michigan each Labor Day weekend, the events may vary from year to year, but will include the Michigan Bean Festival Parade, following M-138 to the festival grounds, and is likely to include a carnival, bake sales, a demolition derby, mud drag, several competitions for adults and children, games and other activities, music, an auction, pancake breakfasts, and several food and drink options. Sponsorships, lodging options, directions, and online registrations are included.
http://www.michiganbeanfestival.com/
Incorporated in 1901, Fairgrove has a population of just over five hundred. The official municipal website features public notices, ordinances, a village map, and a list of council members and appointed officials, as well as its clerk, fire department, police department, and department of public works. Various documents, reports, and forms may be downloaded from the site, and residents may sign up to receive notifications relating to council meetings and website updates.
http://fairgrovevillage.org/
