Hopkins is an incorporated village in western Hopkins Township, in northeast Allegan County, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
Although there are no other incorporated cities or villages within the township, the unincorporated community of Hopkinsburg is a few miles east of Hopkins, along Miller Creek, and Hilliards is an unincorporated community in the north part of the township, just over four miles northeast of Hopkins.
Cities and villages within twenty miles of Hopkins include Wayland, Allegan, Martin, Otsego, Plainwell, and Fennville.
Bear Creek flows through the center of the village.
Hopkins is a village of about six hundred people. First appearing on a census roll in 1930, the population of the village has declined only once, in 1980, although it is projected to decline slightly in 2020.
The land that was to become Hopkins was first owned by John Hoffmaster, who acquired it in 1854, later selling portions of it to his nephews, John and Philip Hoffmaster.
Hopkinsburg was settled in the late 1830s, before Hopkins. However, when the Kalamazoo branch of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad came through the township, it laid its tracks a few miles west of Hopkinsburg, and it wasn't long before Hopkins was growing, and Hopkinsburg was dwindling.
Soon after the railroad came through, businesses began setting up along the tracks. It wasn't long before Hopkins had a sawmill, two blacksmith shops, a broom handle factory, a harness shop, a tin shop, a wagon shop, a hotel, three general stores, and a market. Other factories soon followed.
Hopkins Township, Hopkinsburg, and Hopkins were named for Oziel Hopkins Round, the young son of Jonathan Round, the first white settler in the township. Oziel was the first settler to die in the territory, and when the township was organized, nine men placed their choices for a name in a hat, and Hopkins was drawn.
John Hoffmaster became the first stationmaster, and he platted the village, which was known as Hopkins Station. A post office was established on May 20, 1854, with Erastus Congdon as postmaster. The post office closed from May 31, 1904, to March 28, 1870. On June 6, 1906, the name of the post office was shortened to Hopkins, and Hopkins was incorporated as a village in 1920.
As the village of Hopkins, Michigan is the focus of this guide, online resources pertaining to the village government or any businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, or events within the village are appropriate resources here.
 
 
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Arnsman's Excavation & Septic Services
In operation since 1982, Arnsman's if a family-owned business that offers septic tank services, excavation, and demolition work. Its address and a map show the location of the company's offices, telephone numbers, and an email address are posted, and a contact form is included. Its septic services include site preparation, tank location and uncovering, sewer and water line maintenance, and sewer system de-mucking, and its excavation and demolition services are highlighted.
https://www.arnsman.com/
HCC is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and located on 128th Avenue in Hopkins, Michigan. Its location is shown on a map, and its membership policies, a statement of beliefs, leadership and employment opportunities, and an overview of its worship services, schedules, and a calendar of events are included. Prayer requests may be uploaded to the site, its ministries are outlined, and sermon videos, podcasts, church bulletins, and member testimonies are included.
https://www.hopkinscommunitychurch.net/
Hopkins United Methodist Church
Hopkins UMC meets at its facilities on North Maple Street in Hopkins, Michigan. Its location is shown on a map, and weekly bulletins, weekly messages, a church newsletter, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are published on the site. An introduction to the church and its pastor is set forth, and worship guidelines are posted on the site. Its children's and women's ministries, prayer groups, food pantry, and Meals on Wheels programs are featured, and contacts are included.
https://hopkinsumchurch.org/
Sandy Pines Recreational Community
Situated on more than eight hundred acres, Sandy Pines is a membership park with snack and ice cream shops, a camp supply store, chapel, and other features and amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, mini-golf, an arcade, hiking and fitness trails, tennis and basketball courts, a waterslide, splash pads, fitness and recreation centers, a ropes course, and playgrounds. Lot sales, park models, campsites, cabins, and rental trailers are featured, along with a calendar of events.
https://sandypines.com/
The official municipal website presents a history of the village, along with meeting notices, agendas, minutes, budget information, ordinances, and resolutions, along with a list of council members, department heads, and office contacts. Meeting schedules and minutes for the Hopkins Downtown Development Authority are included, and sewer information and rates are included. The village's rental policies for its North Park pavilion and Downtown Park stage area are included, with contacts.
https://www.villageofhopkins.org/