Situated in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Fowlerville is about twenty-five miles east of East Lansing. Surrounded by Handy Township, the village is in Livingston County.
The chief route to and from the village is I 96, which forms the southern boundary. Fowlerville Road (Grand Avenue) runs north-south through the center of the village, while Grand River Road (Grand River Avenue) runs east-west through the center of the village. The Red Cedar River flows northwestward through Fowlerville.
Nearby cities and villages include Webberville, Howell, Williamson, Morrice, Perry, Byron, Brighton, and Pinckney.
With most of its residential development occurring before 1940, the village has maintained its small-town community flavor, including a traditional downtown district removed from the general commercial and Highway activity. Nevertheless, the village has experienced Study development as populations have migrated eastward from Lansing and westward from Detroit.
Although there is evidence that there were people in the area that was to become Fowlerville as early as 8500 BC, the European-American settlement didn't begin until the early 1830s.
Chilson Sanford was the first to acquire land in the area, in 1834, but Ralph Fowler is believed to have been the first permanent settler when he came in 1836. Its proximity to other established cities, the availability of land and forest products, as well as its position along the river made the area an attractive place for settlement. Soon, a community was established. A post office was established, with the name of Cedar, on April 5, 1838, with Elijah Gaston as postmaster.
Fowler engaged Amos Adams to plat the village 1849, the post office was renamed Fowlerville on May 10, 1853, at which time David Lewis, a tavern keeper, was postmaster. Fowlerville was incorporated as a village in 1871.
Although the County seat is in nearby Howell, the Livingston County Fair Grounds is in Fowlerville, which hosts the county fair each year, along with several other events, such as concerts and horse racing.
The focus of this category is on the village of Fowlerville, Michigan. Appropriate resources include websites representing the village itself, or any individuals, businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, or events within the village.
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Fowlerville Business Association
Formed in 2006, the FBA is made up of business members, nonprofit organizations, and individuals interested in the progress and livelihood of the Fowlerville, Michigan community. The organization's website highlights upcoming events, new members, featured members, a membership directory, and an overview of services provided by members, as well as information about the benefits of membership in the organization. It's a mission, meeting schedules, and contacts are included.
http://www.fowlerville.biz/
FCS offers a PK-12th grade public school curriculum through the Little Glad Early Childhood Center, HT Smith Elementary School, Natalie Kreeger Elementary School, Fowlerville Junior High School, Fowlerville High School, and Fowlerville Online Learning Academy, each of which is featured here, with directions, school schedules, staff directories, office hours, and contacts. Various resources for parents, students, and staff are included, and its extracurricular programs are highlighted.
https://www.fowlervilleschools.org/
Fowlerville Family Fairgrounds
Located in Fowlerville, Michigan, the fairgrounds hosts the annual county agricultural fair each year, as well as a variety of other events throughout the year, including its Livingston Centre, Historical Village. Gate admission prices, grandstand prices, office hours during the fair, carnival hours, and ride prices for the week are featured, along with a schedule of upcoming events. The F.A.S. Campground, at the north end of the fairgrounds, offers camping for mid-April through September.
https://www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com/
Fowlerville Junior Baseball Association
Founded in 1999, the FJBA is part of the Kensington Valley Baseball & Softball Association. Formed for the benefits of young baseball players who are serious about the game and have plans to continue onto the high school level or further, its goal is to teach and prepare young players for the future. League rules, field locations, bat restrictions, and a schedule of upcoming events are posted to the site. JBA teams, rosters, game schedules, photos, and various forms and documents are included.
https://kvbsa.com/i
A private project of Michael Grimm, the site offers a guide to the village of Fowlerville, Michigan. Included is a brief history of the village, along with a summary and link to a book which may be purchased, entitled, "Mastodons to Manufacturers: A History of Fowlerville Michigan," authored by Mr. Grimm. Also included is a list of businesses is located in Fowler or Handy Township, churches and nonprofit organizations, and biographies of the town's founders. Historic maps, homes, and photos.
http://www.fowlervillehistory.org/
Located in Fowlerville, Michigan, the funeral home offers traditional funerals, cremation services, and memorial services, as well as an online pre-arrangement program, urns, cremation jewelry, monuments, and grave markers, as well as custom services. Directions to the funeral home facility are given, an urn catalog is provided, a pre-planning form is presented, and information about special offers for veterans is included. Obituaries are published on the site.
https://www.pjherrmannfuneralhome.com/
J. Rajala Construction and Restoration
Licensed and insured, the family-based company is located in Fowlerville, Michigan, and has been providing construction services within the state for more than forty years, using only locally-based suppliers and subcontractors. Its services include, but are not limited to, water restoration, fire damage restoration, wind damage restoration, and new home construction. A gallery of photographs highlights its past work, along with client testimonials, and contacts.
http://www.michiganrestorationcontractors.com/
Village of Fowlerville, Michigan
The official municipal website presents the village council agenda and minutes, bid requests, budget and financial data, permits and ordinances, municipal standards, and a direct way of administrative personnel. Also featured are the Village cemetery, the Downtown Development Authority, Local Development Finance Authority, Public Works, fire and police departments, planning commission, water Department, demographics, and the village master plan. Area churches, schools, and events are included.
http://www.fowlerville.org/
