Marcellus, Michigan is in the northeast quadrant of Cass County, in the southwest region of the Lower Peninsula. It is situated near the center of Marcellus Township.
The chief routes through the village are M-40 (Centre Street) and M-216 (Main Street). Cities and villages within twenty miles of Marcellus include Lawton, Vandalia, Decatur, Three Rivers, Paw Paw, Schoolcraft, Mattawan, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Constantine, and Mendon.
The largely residential community has experienced steady growth since it first appeared on a census roll in 1880. While it has had a few decades of decline, the gains have outweighed the losses, and it has had a population above 1,100 since 1970.
European-American settlement of the land that became Marcellus began in October of 1832, when John Bair came. Daniel Driskel came the following year and, by 1836, twenty-eight families had built homes there.
Marcellus Township was organized in 1843, and named for the Roman Emperor Flavius Marcellus. A post office was established on December 30, 1856, with Harrison Dykeman as the first postmaster.
The townsite was platted by George W. Jones, Leander Bridge, Maria Snyder, and Geore R. Roach in 1870. Through the purchase of stock and granting right of way, they persuaded the Peninsula Railroad to extend its tracks through the center of the town. The railroad came through in the winter of 1870-71, originally opening a depot on the east side of town. However, in 1898, the depot was moved nearer to the central business district, and expanded. By the second decade of the 20th century, ten passenger trains were stopping at the Marcellus depot each day.
In 1879, Marcellus was incorporated as a village. At that time, there were about five hundred people living there. Within a few years, Marcellus had a couple of churches, four doctors, two lawyers, two justices of the peace, a newspaper, three dry goods stores, three grocery stores, two drug stores, two meat markets, a hardware store, a furniture store, three millinery shops, a tailor, two hotels, two tin shops, a bank, two stave factories, two harness shops, a cooper shop, a steam-operates sawmill, a sash and bline manufacturer, a printing business, a restaurant, and a newspaper.
Today, the village is known for its small-town atmosphere, agrarian roots, outdoor recreational opportunities, and as a center for local commerce. With traditional neighborhood development patterns, characterized by a central business district surrounded by compact residential development, most residents enjoy an easy walk from their homes to the commercial district.
The focus of this portion of our guide is on the village of Marcellus, Michigan. Online resources for the municipal government, any other governmental bodies within the village limits, businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, and recreational opportunities within the village are appropriate topics for this category.
 
 
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Established in 1902, the family owned and operated campground is on the north shores of Cranberry Lake, southeast of Marcellus, Michigan. Featured is a campground map, a list of amenities, directions, a map, phone number, and an email address. Offering a rustic cabin rental and two bunkhouses, as well as camper sites, the campground's daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal rates are posted on the site, along with deposit requirements, a gallery of photographs, and campground rules.
http://www.campcranberrylake.com/
The congregation meets at its facilities on Chamberlain Road in Marcellus, Michigan on Sunday mornings for Sunday School and worship, on Sunday evenings, and for Wednesday night Bible study. Its nursery ministries, children's ministries, youth and teen ministries, young adults and singles ministries, and men's and women's ministries are outlined, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are posted on the site. Its location is shown on a map, and a contact form is available.
https://www.edwardscornersbiblechurch.org/
Situated on the south end of Hemlock Lake, north of Marcellus, Michigan, lakefront season guests at the campground may install and enjoy their own private docs, where they can fish from their own campsites, while those who will be staying for a shorter time may temporarily tie their boats or canoes up near its two big docks. Camping options include seasonal campsites, RV and tent sites, rental cabins, or a two-bedroom cottage. The amenities of each are specified, and contacts are posted.
https://hemlocklakecg.com/
With campuses in Marcellus and Decatur, Michigan, the public school district serves Cass County and portions of Van Buren and St. Joseph counties in Southwest Michigan. Featuring an elementary school, middle school, high school, and the Marcellus-Volinia Outcomes School, an alternative school. The board of education are identified, the athletics department, food service, transportation, staff directory, and a school calendar are posted, and various documents can be downloaded.
https://marcelluscs.org/
Originally a furniture store, the business became the Romig Funeral Home in 1912, then the Mater Funeral Home, becoming the Mater-Ralston Funeral Home in 2012. Its history, location, directions, an overview of the facilities, and staff introductions are provided, along with information about its services, experience, and an overview of its grief support services, planning ahead resources, and contacts are posted. Flowers may be purchased through the site, and obituaries are posted.
https://www.materralstonfuneralhome.com/
Offering half-day or walk-up hunts, as well as full-day European hunts, group hunts, and corporate/fundraising hunts, the requirements and prerequisites are set forth, along with costs and special offers. Client testimonials are published on the site, and a gallery of photographs show past hunts and past hunters. Informational articles about the services, as well as media articles about the business are included. Its location is shown on a map, and a contact form is included on the site.
http://rollinghillshunting.com/
Village of Marcellus, Michigan
Founded in 1878, Marcellus is in Marcellus Township, Cass County, in the southwestern Lower Peninsula. The official municipal website posts the village's main office location, office hours, mailing address, and a village calendar. The village council, planning commission, and departmental heads are acknowledged, with contacts, and information about utilities and taxes are posted. Various documents and forms are available for downloading, and links to other resources are included.
https://villageofmarcellus.org/