Fenton, Michigan is roughly fifteen miles south of Flint. Mostly in southern Genesee County, portions of the city extend into Oakland and Livingston counties.
Fenton is adjacent to Silver Lake to the west, Lake Ponemah to the northwest, and Lake Fenton to the north, Seven Lakes is within Seven Lakes State Park, just east of the city limits, and Mill Pond is in the southeastern corner of the city, along the Shiawassee River, which flows in a northwesterly direction through the center of the city.
The chief route through the city is US 23. The highway runs north-south through the western portion of the city, passing between Lake Fenton to the east and both Loon Lake and Lake Ponemah to the west, joining Torrey Road to form a small portion of the city's western boundary. Other routes include Business 23, Denton Hill Road, North Fenton Road, Grange Hall Road, Owen Road, South Holly Road, and Torrey Road. The center of Linden is 4.4 miles west-northwest, and Holly is 5.3 miles east. Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Lansing are only about an hour away.
Except for a slight decrease in 1880, 1910, and 1980, the history of Fenton has largely been one of growth, end it has experienced rapid growth since about 1950. Its population in 1860 was 735, and its population in 2010 was 11,756.
Acknowledged as the first European-American settlers in the area that was to become Fenton, Clark Dibble and the Dustin Cheney family came in 1834. Dibble had come across the area on his way from Shiawassee to Grumlaw (Grand Blanc). He liked the area so much that he spent some time there, and later persuaded several other families to settle in the area. By 1836, the new settlement, consisting of a few houses and a sawmill, had become known as Dibbleville.
Several Native American trails came together at the new townsite and, as these trails turned into roads, it became an area that was visited by many people passing through. Some of them stayed to make their homes there. Dibbleville was platted in 1836. The initial townsite included the area from South Street to Robert Street, and from East Street to West Street.
By the summer of 1837, William M. Fenton, a lawyer and lands speculator, and another land speculator by the name of Robert LeRoy, had acquired much of the land in the region. They decided to plat a somewhat larger village, which they named Fentonville. According to tradition, the name was chosen as a result of a poker game, in which Fenton won. As a cancellation, the main route through the city was named LeRoy Street. The two continued to name other streets, choosing them according to the results of the game. In 1837, Mr. LeRoy built the first hotel and, on June 26, 1837, became the first postmaster of Fentonville. Mr. Fenton later became lieutenant governor of Michigan.
In 1856, the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railway became the first railroad in the county when it extended its line through the village. The original Fenton railroad depot was a wood structure and the north side of the tracks. It burned sometime around 1880 and was replaced by a new brick depot on the south side of the tracks. The new depot was used until 1923 when it was also damaged by fire. Its roof was rebuilt, the new depot served until 1974 when it was purchased by the City of Fenton and used for various offices. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, the structure now serves as offices for Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation.
In the early days of the railroad in Fenton, the village became a significant commercial and transportation center. Wagons came from Flint, Saginaw, and the north, since Fenton was the farthest a railroad had reached at that point. To facilitate shipping, a plat road was built between Flint and Fenton.
Fenton was incorporated as a village in 1863 and became a city in 1964. Today, Fenton's downtown district serves as a historical area as well as a venue for shopping and other businesses. In the center of town, the Shiawassee River flows over a dam through Millpond Park. Overlooking the park is the City Hall.
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The nonprofit organization was founded in 1978 to place homeless animals in Fenton, Michigan. Later, the corporation became a foster-home-based organization. Besides its fostering program, Adopt-A-Pet participates in a spay and neuter program, preventing thousands of unwanted animals from being born. Its animal adoption program is defined, including featured animals. Other resources include a calendar of events, its policies an animal surrender, and volunteer opportunities.
https://www.adoptapetfenton.com/
Situated and South Leroy Street in Fenton, Michigan, the camera shop specializes in equipment sales, camera lessons, repairs, video transfer services, and in-house printing through its photo lab. Offering new and used cameras and camera gear, a list of its products and services are published to the site, along with special promotions, camera and lens rebates, and other deals. Its location, directions, store hours, and contacts I provided on the site.
https://fentoncamera.com/
Chartered by the Fenton United Methodist Church as well as the Fenton Lions Club, Troop 212 is a non-denominational youth organization affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America organization. General information about scouting, as well as the local organization I provided, including announcements, a schedule of upcoming events, open houses, meetings, and a calendar of schedules and events. The troop's adult leaders are introduced, and contacts are provided.
https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop212Fenton/
Open in 2015, the Fenton, Michigan restaurant is open for breakfast Monday through Friday, and for brunch on Saturday and Sunday. A brief history of the business is provided, along with an introduction to the proprietors, directions, hours of operation, and a calendar of events, which sometimes includes live music. Its menus are displayed online, and an overview of each catering policies and catering menus are included, along with a bar menu. Gift cards may be purchased online.
https://www.cbgfenton.com/
Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1920, the chamber acts as the voice of the business community serving Genesee, Livingston, and Oakland counties. Headquarters in Fenton, Michigan, the chamber is an advocate for member businesses through a variety of services and resources, as well as working toward the economic vitality of the region. Membership levels, benefits, and fees are posted to the site, along with a member directory, a guide to the community, and volunteer opportunities.
https://www.fentonlindenchamber.com/
The public school district in Fenton, Michigan offers a K through 12th-grade curriculum through Fenton High School, Andrew J Smith Middle School, North Road Elementary School, State Road Elementary School, Tomek-Eastern Elementary School, and the Ellen Street Campus of the World of Wonder Early Childhood Center. Each of the campuses is highlighted, with directions, schedules, office hours in contacts, and staff directories. Its kindergarten enrollment schedules and policies are stated.
https://www.fentonschools.org/
Maintained by the city of Fenton, Michigan, this guide to the city includes a calendar of events, which includes the ability to shop by district, by category, or to browse business Facebook listings. A map showing area business districts is included. Other resources include a guide to local shopping venues, restaurants and other dining establishments, entertainment venues, and information about local lakes, parks, and recreational facilities, schools, churches, and neighborhoods.
https://www.fentonbecloser.com/
The official municipal website offers a brief history and profile of the city, along with contacts for the city's elected officials and Steph, office hours, and telephone numbers. Employment opportunities are posted to the site along with a Guide to municipal parks, recreational programs, and residential services. City Council meeting schedules, agenda, and minutes are published to the site, along with visitor information, business opportunities, and a guide to the city government and community.
http://www.cityoffenton.org/
Power Sports International LLC
Located in Fenton, Michigan, the retail dealership carries an inventory of ATVs, motorcycles, sport side-by-side's, utility side-by-side's, golf carts, watercraft, snowmobile's, and trailers. Its inventory may be viewed online, by category, or through a search and stock numbers, special offers, condition, year, manufacturer, color, or by keyword. Photographs, descriptions, asking prices, and other details are presented. Its location, hours, and contacts are presented.
https://www.psi42.com/
Offering traditional funeral services, memorial services, cremation services, pre-arrangements, monuments and grave markers, urns, cremation jewelry and accessories, the funeral home is in Fenton, Michigan. Its location is shown on a map. A description of its pre-arrangement plans is put forth, along with a pre-arrangement form, and its special services for veterans are defined. Guidelines on funeral etiquette, talking to children about death, and using social security benefits are included.
https://www.temrowskifamilyfuneralhome.com/
