Holt, Michigan is an unincorporated community bordering on Lansing to the north.
Holt became a census-designated place (CDP) in 1990. As a CDP, the community has defined boundaries, at least for the purpose of the census. These boundaries were greatly expanded in 2010, which more than doubled the population of the CDP, from 11,315 in 2000 to 23,973 in 2010.
Its boundaries include most of Delhi Charter Township. I-96 passes through a small portion of the CDP in the northeast, and forms a portion of the CDP's boundary in the northwest, and US-127 bounds the CDPs northeastern corner, then passes just east of the community. Holt Road runs east-west through the center of the community, intersecting with Grovenburg Road, Onandaga Road, Aurelius Road, Cedar Road, College Road, and Washington Road. Eaton Rapids Road forms the boundary of the CDP's northwestern corner.
Besides Detroit, cities and villages within twenty miles of Holt include Dimondale, Mason, East Lansing, Potterville, Dansville, Eaton Rapids, Leslie, Williamston, Grand Ledge, Charlotte, and Dewitt, while unincorporated communities within ten miles include North Aurelius, Aurelius, West Windsor, and Okemos.
Although several land purchases were made in 1836, the first permanent settlement was made by Frederick R. Luther and John Norris in 1837, with Luther coming on May 4th and Norris on May 22nd. Other early settlers include William Wood, Joseph Wilson, Philander Morton, David Wait, Alonzo Douglass, George Phillips, and Henry Harrison North, who later became the first township supervisor.
First known as Delhi, the community was originally part of Alaiedon Township. On February 16, 1842, Delhi Township was separated, at which time the village became Delhi Center, and was also known as Delhi Station after the Michigan Central Railroad came through. A post office was established on February 3, 1848, with George Phillips as the first postmaster.
On February 10, 1860, Delhi Center was renamed Holt in order to avoid confusion with Delhi Mills in Washtenaw County. The community was named for Joseph Holt, who was Postmaster General under the Buchanan Administration.
The northern part of the CDP was not originally part of the community but had its own identity as Five Corners or North Holt. Five Corners was named for the junction of the roads in that area.
Early churches included the German Methodist Episcopal Church, which began in 1853 as a church plant of the German Methodist Episcopal Church in Lansing, becoming a separate congregation in 1860. The English Methodist Episcopal Church shared a building with the German congregation from 1868 to 1873, building its own church structure in 1876. In 1931, the German and English congregations combined to form the First Methodist Church of Holt, which later became the Holt United Methodist Church. The Holt Presbyterian Church was founded in 1865 by Scottish immigrants and became the First Presbyterian Church of Holt in 1964. The Holt Baptist Church began as a Bible study group in 1951, building its church structure the following year.
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Opened in 1972, the Christian school in Holt, Michigan offers a K-8th-grade curriculum accredited by AdvancED. Its history, mission, philosophy, demographics, enrollment process, tuition and fees, and an application for enrollment are featured, along with its curriculum, school hours, athletics programs, fine arts programs, and aftercare services. The school's dress code, supply lists, a school handbook, and a school calendar are published on the site, and a contact form is provided.
http://www.hlsmi.org/
Providing a PK-12th-grade curriculum for students in the Holt, Michigan region, the school district operates Midway Early Learning Center, Dimondale Elementary School, Elliott Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School, Sycamore Elementary School, Wilcox Elementary School, Hope Middle School, Washington Woods Middle School, Holt Junior High School, and Holt High School, each of which is featured here, along with student enrollment data and demographics, a staff directory, and schedules.
https://www.hpsk12.net/
Headquartered in Holt, Michigan, RSDC is the largest metal coil and blank processor in North America, offering complete processing services in one location, from coil receiving and storage, through inspection and shipping of the finished goods. Its services and capabilities are featured on its site, along with equipment specifications, certificates, career opportunities and a job application form, telephone and fax numbers, a contact form, and an RSDC request for quote form.
https://www.rsdcmi.com/
Offering bicycles and bicycle parts, accessories, and apparel, as well as bicycle repair and maintenance services, the bicycle shop is located on Cedar Street in Holt, Michigan. Its hours of operation and telephone number are published on the site, along with a gallery of available bicycles, accessories, and other products, an overview of the services available, monthly special offers, and updates. The store may also be contacted through its online contact form.
https://scootersprocycle.com/
The cosmetology salon and spa is located in Holt, Michigan, where it has operated since 1978, taking over for what had been The Happening Studio of Hair Design. Before rendering services to guests, all team members are skill certified, with new levels achieved through continuing education and skill certification. Its location, services, and hours of operation are posted, along with membership information, videos, a gallery of photographs, gift certificates, and promotions.
https://stevenlmarvin.com/
Chartered by the Holt United Methodist Church, Troop 705 is in the Water & Woods Field Service Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Open to boys who are eleven years old, or who are at least ten and completed the fifth grade, or who have earned the Cub Scout Arrow of Light Award, through the age of seventeen, membership information is provided, along with merit badge information, a calendar of events, a photo gallery, announcements, and access to downloadable forms and documents.
https://sites.google.com/site/holttroop705/
