Morley, Michigan is in southern Mecosta County, straddling Aetna and Deerfield townships, northwest of the central Lower Peninsula.
The chief routes through the village are Northland Drive (Cass Street) and Jefferson Road (3rd Street, 4th Street). 2 Mile Road leads west from the northwestern portion of the city. Cities and villages within twenty miles of Morley include Stanwood, Howard City, Lakeview, Pierson, Sand Lake, Big Rapids, Cedar Springs, and Mecosta.
Morley Pond is situated in the southeast quadrant of the village. The 70-acre pond includes a public beach and a boat launch. Near the dam, there is a picnic area with vault-style toilets. On the northern side of the pond is a small township park that includes picnic tables and playground equipment. The pond is formed by the backwaters of the Morley Dam on the Little Muskegon River, which also passes through the village. Big Creek also flows through the village, feeding into the Little Muskegon River in the lower central portion of the village.
The White Pine Trail roughly parallels Northland Drive as it passes through the village. Maintained by Friends of the White Pine Trail, the rail trail park extends from Grand Rapids to Cadillac, and is used by bicyclists in the summer and by snowmobilers in the winter.
The village has a population of around five hundred, and it has maintained a population above 300 and below 550 since 1890.
Charles Lawson, Nelson Pike, and George H. Ward were among the first European-American settlers in 1869, and the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad came through that year, establishing a station there. A post office was established at the railroad station on September 30, 1869, with the station master as postmaster. Morley was incorporated as a village in 1870.
The focal point of this portion of our guide is on the village of Morley, Michigan. Appropriate resources for this category include websites representing the village itself, as well as any businesses, industries, organizations, places of worship, attractions, events, sports programs or facilities, or recreational opportunities.
Recommended Resources
The civil township was organized in 1861. The official township website presents a brief history of the township, tax information, and a guide to township services and facilities. Township meeting notices, agendas, and minutes are recorded on the site, and various documents are available for downloading. Township departments are listed, with contacts, locations, and hours. Its office address is posted, the location is shown on a map, and office hours, numbers, and an email address are included.
http://deerfieldmecosta.org/
Hills Brothers Trucking Company
Offering local freight, specialized carrier, trucking services, flat-bed, oversized, step-deck, Conestoga, and double-drop carrier services, the company is based in Morley, Michigan. The office address, hours, and contacts are stated on the site, along with career opportunities and requirements. Client testimonials may be submitted or viewed, and a gallery of photographs show examples of the types of equipment that the company operates, as well as the commodities hauled.
http://www.hillisbros.net/
In 2012, the former high school and K-8 school was closed, and the Morley Community Center Board was created to manage the former school building, which currently houses a community center for younger and older generations, offering a student open gym, adult pickleball, exercise room, and coffee time on Fridays. The facility also has large and small rooms available for meetings, receptions, graduation parties, and other events. Its cafeteria, gym, and activities room may also be rented.
https://morleycenter.org/
Located in the village of Morley, Michigan, about fifteen minutes south of Big Rapids, ten miles east of Hardy Dam, and thirty minutes north of Grand Rapids, the White Pine Trail runs right behind the motel. Other attractions are listed on the site, along with its address, nightly and weekly rates, a list of features and amenities, check-in and check-out times, room descriptions, and an online booking feature. The address, a map, telephone number, email address, and a contact form are included.
https://www.morleymotel.org/
Situated in Mecosta County, Michigan, the village is mostly in Deerfield Township, although a portion extends into Aetna Township. The official municipal website displays the address of the town offices, including a photo, phone and fax number, and an email address for the village clerk. A contact form is also available. The village council is introduced, and village newsletters and minutes from village council meetings are included. Village ordinances may also be viewed online.
http://www.villageofmorley.com/
