Covering an area of 1.75 square miles, the Village of Hillman, Michigan is mostly in central-eastern Hillman Township, in Montmorency County, with a portion extending east into northern Green Township, in Alpena County.
The primary routes to and from the village include M-32, which touches the village limits in the south and southeast, connecting with Country Road 451, which runs north-south through the center of town. Other routes include Country Road 459 and Pleasant Valley Road.
The city of Alpena and the village of Posen, both about twenty miles from Hillman, are the only other incorporated municipalities within twenty-five miles. The unincorporated community of Flanders is about eight miles away.
The Thunder Bay River and Anchor Creek both flow through the village.
Hillman was founded in 1880 by John Hillman Stevens, who contributed the land for the plat. A post office was established there on April 4, 1882, with Selah Arms as the first postmaster. Hillman was Montmorency's county seat from 1881 to 1891 when it was moved to Atlanta. Hillman was incorporated as a village in 1891.
Hillman had a population of 701 at the time of the 2010 census, which is its peak population. Since first appearing on the census rolls in 1900, Hillman has mostly increased in population, except for significant decreases between 1910 and 1930, and in 1970. It is estimated to decrease slightly in the 2020 census.
The focus of this guide is on the village of Hillman, Michigan. Websites representing the village or any businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, or sports or recreational opportunities are appropriate for this category.
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Fletcher's Landing is a fishing resort on Fletcher Pond, the eleventh-largest inland lake in Michigan. Featuring fourteen waterfront cabins and duplexes that sleep from three to six people, each with its own kitchen and private bedroom, rentals include dock space, a campfire pit, and picnic table, and a boat launch is available for those who need one, as are boat rentals. An on-site tackle shop sells live bait, lures, and other amenities. Cabin photos and fishing reports are included.
https://www.fletcherslanding.com/
The public school district in Hillman, Michigan offers a K-12 curriculum through an elementary school and a junior/senior high school, both of which are featured here, with a school schedule, calendar of upcoming events, photos, and contacts. Cafeteria menus, a staff directory, parent and teacher resources, and employment opportunities are published on the site. The district's athletic programs are highlighted. News and announcements are included.
https://www.hillmanschools.com/
Jack's Landing / Fletcher Pond
Featuring lakefront cabins, mobile homes, lodge rooms, and campgrounds, there are two locations in Hillman, Michigan. The facilities are highlighted, with photos, descriptions of the features and amenities for each, as well as its marina, with boat launch on Fletcher's Pond, home to northern pike, largemouth bass, and panfish, and its on-site restaurant and bar. A gallery of photographs, promotional videos, directions, maps, and a price list is available.
https://www.jackslanding.com/
Offering guest suites, two-bedroom villas, and three-bedroom chalets, as well as an RV park with 23 paved, pull-through, full hook-up sites, the resort's guest accommodations, are highlighted, along with its golf facilities, on-site grill, wedding and event spaces, and area attractions. Thunder Bay Resort Real Estate also offers furnished homesites, which include lifetime golf and cart privileges. Photos and contacts are included, along with guest testimonials.
https://www.thunderbayresort.com/
The official municipal website posts council meeting time notices, minutes, and various reports and documents. Village officials are identified, and office hours and contacts are posted on the site. The location of township facilities is shown on a map, and a guide to local businesses, the village's industrial park, economic development projects and activities, and area parks and recreational facilities and programs. Links to various local websites are included.
http://www.hillmanmichigan.org/