Situated in northern Wales Township, St. Clair County, in the Thumb Region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Goodells is an unincorporated village founded as a railroad town in 1866.
As an unincorporated community, the village doesn't have defined borders, but the inhabited place known as Goodells is concentrated at the intersection of Goodells Road and Morris Road, although the area north of I-69, south of Lapeer Road, east of Wales Center Road, and west of Castor Road might be considered part of Goodells.
The Goodells post office serves all of Wales Township, although the township also includes the unincorporated communities of Lambs, Thornton, and Wales Center.
The Pine River flows through the community, and through Goodells County Park, in the east, which includes Goodells Water Park, the St. Clair County Farm Museum, and a special events arena.
Cities and villages within twenty miles of Goodells include Emmett, Memphis, Port Huron, Capac, Yale, Marysville, St. Clair, and Richmond, while the following unincorporated communities are within ten miles: Thornton, Wales Center, Avoca, Lambs, Ruby, Wadhams, Smiths Creek, Columbus, West Tappan, and Sparlingville.
Goodells was founded when the Grand Trunk Railroad extended its line through the area and established a station there in 1866. Prior to that time, about half of the land in the area was in the hands of land speculators and, as late as 1840, Clark S. Cusick, Joseph H. Dutton, and Joshua Tompkins were the only permanent residents in the area. A post office was established on November 7, 1870, with John C. Johnstone as postmaster.
The Goodells post office is south of the main settlement area, about halfway to I-69.
The focus of this guide is on the unincorporated village known as Goodells, Michigan. Topics related to any businesses, industries, churches, schools, organizations, attractions, or events within the community are appropriate for this category.
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Located on County Park Drive, the County Park Bible Church meets on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights, as well as on other times as scheduled in its weekly schedules or calendar of events. An introduction to the church and its pastor is presented, and an overview of its spiritual counseling ministries, Bible study programs, mission support, and other ministries is offered. The location of the church is shown on a map, along with its address, telephone number, and email address.
https://www.goodellschurch.org/
First Baptist Church of Goodells, Michigan
Meeting at its facilities on Goodells Road on Sunday mornings and evenings, on Wednesday evening, and at other times as posted on its schedule and calendar of events, a map shows the location of the church, and a telephone number and email address are provided. Other resources include a statement of beliefs, an introduction to its worship services, and an overview of its ministries and programs for the congregation and community. An auto sermon archive is available.
https://www.fbcgoodells.org/
Situated east of the village of Goodells, Michigan, the St. Clair County park features a historical village that includes the Columbus Bible Church (1860), Mudge Log Cabin (1863), Murphy/Ryan Farmhouse (1872), and Lynn Township School (1885), as well a butterfly garden, two playground areas, a water park, and the St. Clair Farm Museum, each of which are featured here, along with park hours, maps, directions, a phone number, fax number, and email address.
https://www.stclaircounty.org/Offices/parks/goodells.aspx
Serving the community since 1880, the congregation is independent, meaning it's not part of any denomination or religious association of churches. Meeting at its facilities on Emerson Road in Goodells, Michigan, the congregation meets on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, Wednesday nights, and at various times and places for home Bible studies, fellowship, and other activities. An introduction to the church and its leadership, a statement of beliefs, and a sermon video library are available.
https://www.mpbchurch.com/
St. Clair County Agricultural Fair
The annual county fair is held at Goodells County Park in the village of Goodells, Michigan each July. The history of the St. Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair is presented, the fair board membership is acknowledged, and its bylaws, articles of incorporation, director's nomination form, and a membership form are available. Sponsors, vendors, and stores are featured, and its carnival, entertainment, and other activities are featured, and admissions fees are posted.
https://stclaircounty4hfair.org/
Established as a non-profit, charitable organization, and operated by volunteers, the County Farm Museum was first proposed in 1964 and currently works to provide educational static, functional, and interactive displays commemorating the agricultural heritage of the community, with a focus on the evolution of farming and rural life from the time the area was first settled to about 1945. Its history and mission are stated, and a calendar of events and a photo gallery are displayed.
http://www.stclaircountyfarmmuseum.org/
