Bordered by Mount Morris Township to the west, and Genesee Township to the east, the city of Mount Morris, Michigan is in Genesee County.
The chief routes through the city are Mount Morris Road (Mount Morris Street) and Saginaw Road (Saginaw Street), which intersect in the center of town. The Mason Drain bisects the city diagonally.
Cities and villages within twenty miles of the city include Clio, Flint, Flushing, Birch Run, Burton, Otisville, Montrose, New Lothrop, Davison, Frankenmuth, Grand Blanc, Columbiaville, Swartz Creek, Otter Lake, and Millington.
The first European-American settler in the area was Benjamin Pearson, who came in 1833, although Frederick Walker was the first settler on the village site in 1836. On July 11, 1837, a post office was established, with Charles N. Beecher as the first postmaster. On January 19, 1839, the name of the post office was changed to Genesee, and back to Mount Morris on April 25, 1857, then to Mount Morris Station on April 17, 1865, and back to Mount Morris on March 9, 1874.
The Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad came through in 1857, establishing a depot in Mount Morris. The railroad is still active through the city, although it is now owned by Lake State Railway.
The railroad spurred growth in the community, and Mount Morris was incorporated as a village in 1867, and became a city in 1927. The village and city enjoyed several decades of growth, particularly in the 1920 and 1930s, but has declined slightly during four of the past decades. Its peak population was 3,778 in 1970, and its current population is just under three thousand.
Although the city is in proximity to Flint and other metropolitan areas, the city includes both woodlands and wetlands, although some of it extends beyond the city limits. The largest wooded area in the city is on the west side, south of Mount Morris Road, between Elmcrest and Read Avenues. About thirty acres in the center of this woodland is identified by the National Wetlands Inventory as a Forested Wetland that is seasonally flooded. Another wooded area is in the southeast corner of Mount Morris, and includes five acres that are identified as a Scrub Shrub Wetland that is seasonally flooded.
Most of the residential areas of the city are single-family homes in a traditional neighborhood format on a grid pattern. Approximately ninety percent of the homes in Mount Morris were built before 1980. Multi-family homes in Mount Morris are in small pockets within single-family neighborhoods and include apartment complexes.
Most of the commercial properties in Mount Morris are along Saginaw Street, although smaller areas of commercial activity can be found along Genesee Street and Washington Avenue. The traditional downtown area of the city is along Mount Morris Road. Limited industrial land in the city is located near the railroad in the southeast corner of the city and would be considered light industrial, such as warehousing, machine shops, and limited manufacturing.
The chief topic of this category is the city of Mount Morris, Michigan. Appropriate resources include websites representing the municipal government, or any businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, sports programs, or recreational opportunities within the city.
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Named for Mount Morris, New York, the hometown of many of its early settlers, Mount Morris, in Genesee County, Michigan, was established in 1867. The official municipal website posts news and public notices, plans, reports, and ordinances of the city, and various forms and applications may be downloaded from the site. Members of the city boards and committees are posted, and meeting agendas and minutes are displayed, along with administrative offices and departmental contacts.
http://www.cityofmtmorris.org/
Produced by the Genesee County Agricultural Society, the annual fair is held at the fairgrounds in Mount Morris, Michigan. A brief history of the event is set forth, along with membership information, a schedule of events, and directions. Passes, tickets, and membership fees may be purchased online, and their prices are posted. Volunteer opportunities and a form are available, along with vendor forms, an exhibitor guide and forms, and contact information. Sponsors are acknowledged.
https://www.gcf.org/
Heart of Senior Citizen Services
Located on Bicentennial Drive in Mount Morris, Michigan, HSCS is a non-profit organization designed to help older citizens of Genesee County, offering physical, intellectual, environmental, and social wellness, nutrition, and social services, along with notary services, transportation services, and a loan program, which are detailed here, along with its board of directors, funding services, and affiliations. Its location, hours of operation, notices, and contacts are posted.
https://www.heartscs.org/
La Villa Family Dining & Pizzeria
Originally opened in 1974, the restaurant was a staple to local Mount Morris, Michigan residents until it closed in 2019, after which it was purchased by two former customers who wanted to bring back the taste of their childhood, featuring classic dishes along with some new additions. Offering dine-in, carry-out, and delivery services, its location, hours of operation, catering services, and events are posted, and career opportunities, menus, delivery area, and catering options are included.
https://lavilla-pizzeria.com/
Headquartered in Mt. Morris, Michigan, the Church Supply company also has a location in Grand Rapids. Its locations, phone and fax numbers, customer service hours, curbside pickup hours, and office hours are stated. An online catalog of its products is featured and sorted by product category, sale items, and a gift registry. Purchases may be made online, and a wish list and gift registry are available, along with its terms of service, refund policies, and an informational blog.
https://www.michiganchurchsupply.com/
Mt. Morris Education & Community Center
The Mount Morris, Michigan school system is made up of a K-1st-grade elementary school building, a 2-3rd-grade elementary school building, a 4-5th-grade elementary school building, a 6-8th-grade middle school building, and a 9-12th-grade high school building, as well as an alternative IGNITE Academy that is used for alternative learning and G.E.D. programs. Its academics, athletics, and community service programs are featured, including enrollment policies and a school calendar.
https://mmecc.mtmorrisschools.org/
Chartered in May of 1925 by the Grand Lodge of Michigan, the Mount Morris Masonic Lodge is part of District #017 (2018). Its officers, meeting schedules, a map showing the location of the lodge, and a calendar of events are published to the site, and the current officers of the lodge are listed, and an online contact form is included. A short video depicting a portion of the Scottish Rite is featured, and links to the district website and that of other lodges within the district are included.
https://535-mi.ourlodgepage.com/
Settled in 1833 and established in 1855, Mount Morris Charter Township is in Genesee County, Michigan. The official township website posts a brief history of the township, contacts for its elected officials, clerk, treasurer, and supervisor, as well as administrative and departmental contacts, a mailing address, and a contact form. Meeting schedules and agendas, and a guide to resident services, schools, senior center, and a calendar of events. Employment opportunities are posted.
http://mtmorristwp.org/
