The City of Gladwin, Michigan is west of the center of Gladwin County and serves as the county seat.
Gladwin County is in the central northeastern part of the Lower Peninsula, and the city is thirty to forty miles from West Branch, Houghton Lake, Midland, and Mount Pleasant. Beaverton is about eight miles to the south, and Harrison is about fifteen miles east. Although it is administered independently, Gladwin straddles Sage, Gladwin, Buckeye, and Grout townships.
Beaverton is the only other city in Gladwin County. The remainder of the county is largely rural, with several small lakes, streams, marshes, and wildlife areas. The Cedar River runs through the city, feeding Ross Lake near Beaverton.
M-18 forms a small portion of the city's western boundary in the south before joining M-61, which run concurrently to the center of the city, where M-18 turns north, while M-61 continues east. These highways connect the city to US-127, US-10, and I-75.
Gladwin was founded in the late 1800s to serve the lumber industry. In 1875, it was platted and named Cedar, for the river. However, there was a conflict with a community in Leelanau County named Cedar, so when a post office was established on September 8, 1875, it took the name of the county, which had been named for Major Henry Gladwin, the British commander at Detroit at the time of Pontiac's War. Gladwin was incorporated as a village in 1885 and became a city in 1893.
The city began during the lumber era, and the Michigan Central Railroad built a branch line Pinconning to serve the lumber industry, with Gladwin on the west end of the line. However, when a large fire burned most of the timber in Gladwin County, agriculture became more important to the city's economy.
Oil was discovered between Gladwin and Beaverton in 1930, making Gladwin a convenient place for oil industry workers to live. The oil soon ran out, and the city's economy shifted toward the chemical and automotive industries.
The construction of power dams along the rivers in Gladwin County led to opportunities for recreation and tourism, and businesses opened in the city specializing in recreational products.
As a consequence, despite some heavy blows to the city's economy, it was able to leverage other alternatives, resulting in a stable population, with only a few decades of decline. Its peak population was 3,001 in 2000, but its current population is not far below that number.
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The official municipal website publishes city council meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes, as well as public notices, a calendar of events, and an introduction to the Gladwin Park & Campground, including a map of the facilities, campground rules, rates and fees, and the ability to reserve a campsite online. Members of the city council, boards, commissions, and committees are acknowledged, and the city charter and ordinances are posted. Employment opportunities are published.
https://www.gladwin.org/
Offering a curriculum for students in preschool through the twelfth grade, the public school district in Gladwin, Michigan operates Gladwin Elementary School, Gladwin Intermediate School, Gladwin Junior High School, Gladwin High School, and C.O.O.L. School, an alternative education campus, as well as adult education programs. Each of its campuses and programs is highlighted, parent-student handbooks are available, and its athletics, transportation, and nutrition services are outlined.
https://www.gladwinschools.net/
Headquartered in Gladwin, Michigan, the GCD is an arm of the Gladwin County government, and responsible for regulating construction within the county if it is within 500 feet of a body of water or if it will disturb more than an acre of soil. Its site also offers information and resources on soil erosion, forestry, planting assistance, and related topics. Its partnerships are acknowledged, and its conservation programs and workshops are highlighted. Trees may be ordered online.
https://www.gladwincd.org/
Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Gladwin, Michigan, the Chamber is a membership organization made up of business and professional people throughout Gladwin County, and representing the interests of its members by promoting business issues, advocacy with county and local governments, periodic events, and networking opportunities. A member directory is posted, and a calendar of events and programs, office hours and contacts, and economic development and community resources are included.
https://gladwincountychamber.org/
Gladwin County District Library
With locations in Gladwin and Beaverton, Michigan, the library district serves all of Gladwin County. Its locations and hours are posted, and a calendar of events, book clubs, and genealogical resources are featured, along with policy information, card catalog, ebooks, audiobooks, and electronic magazines are available online, either through the GCDL or through its partnerships with OverDrive and the Michigan eLibrary. The library catalog may also be accessed through a downloadable mobile app.
https://gcdl.org/
With two offices in Gladwin and one in Beaver, the RE/MAX real estate agency serves Gladwin County, Michigan, and areas beyond. The agency's owner, manager, and associates are acknowledged, with telephone numbers and email addresses. Available properties listed with the agency are featured and may be sorted by several variables. Photos, descriptions, asking prices, and other details are provided for each. Community information is provided, with resources for buyers and sellers.
https://riverhavenhomes.com/
Situated on East Cedar Avenue in the city of Gladwin, Michigan, and offers double queen, king, and jacuzzi king guest accommodations, a banquet facility, and a full-service bar with an outdoor patio. Its rooms are shown in pictures, with descriptions, and a list of features and amenities for each. Prices, package deals, check-in and check-out times, and an overview of its event spaces are included. Things to do in the surrounding area are outlined, and reservations may be made online.
http://www.rivertowninn.net/
