Muir, Michigan is situated along the Maple River, with flows through the southern portion of the village. The larger Grand River is just outside the village limits in the southwest.
The chief route through the village is M-21 (Bluewater Highway), which runs east-west, just south of its northern border. Tabor Street connects Muir with Lyons, which borders the village in the south. Other cities and villages within twenty miles of Muir are Pewamo, Ionia, Fowler, Hubbardston, Westphalia, Portland, Saranac, Carson City, St. Johns, Sunfield, Maple Rapids, Eagle, and Belding.
With a current population just above six hundred, Muir's peak population was 714 in 1880, the first year that it appeared on a census roll, and its lowest population point was 363 in 1920.
The settlement that became Muir was built around a lumber mill operated by Soule, Robinson & Company, owned by Ambrose L. Soule, Andrew Byron Robinson, and the Rev. Isaac Evertt. The village was built on the farmland of W.Z. Blanchard and J.C. Blanchard, who had built a farmhouse and a barn, although a tenant farmed the land.
In 1856, knowing that the Detroit, Muskegon & Western (Grand Trunk Western) Railroad intended to extend its track through the area, Soule, Robinson, and Evertt purchased the Blanchard farm as an investment, hoping to secure a railroad station. Lyons, to the south, was also competing for the railroad, but the company accepted Soule's proposition as the Lyons group was having trouble coming up with the promised financial aid to help finance the line.
Soule, Robinson & Company erected a steam sawmill, and platted the village that was intended to be named Montrose. In June of 1856, George W. French opened a hotel that was operated by Smith and Barnard. At around the same time, French and Chamberlain opened a store, and two small grocery stores were opened by Marvin Greenwood and William Smith, while Vincent Palmer opened a blacksmith shop.
Darwin Lyin was appointed station agent for the railroad, and its station was located in the old Blanchard barn for a time. A post office was opened on September 12, 1857. Known as Montrose Station, Andrew Robinson was the first postmaster. However, on February 15, 1859, the name of the post office and village was changed to Muir, in honor of H.K. Muir, who was superintendent of the railroad. The existence of another Michigan post office named Montrose spurred the name change.
Soon, there were several sawmills in the Muir. The second sawmill was built by Armstrong, Fox, and Dibble, although it was soon transferred to Aaron Abby and Son. Other area sawmills and lumber operations included the Wagar Lumber Company, Marvin and Smith, J. Begole and Company, Abby, French and Company, W.P. Hewitt's shingle mill, and James Smith's sash and blind factory.
In 1871, Muir was incorporated as a village, with Mr. Robinson as its first president.
The focal point of this portion of our guide is on the village of Muir, Michigan. Topics related to the village itself, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, sports programs, and recreational opportunities.
 
 
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Serving the Lyons and Muir communities, the congregation meets at its facilities on Olmstead Road in Muir, Michigan. The church is affiliated with both the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Methodist Church, as it was created in 1989 through the merger of the Presbyterian Church of Muir and the United Methodist Church of Lyons. Its history, a statement of beliefs, leadership, and ministry opportunities are set forth, along with directions, contacts, and a church newsletter.
http://www.lyonsmuirchurch.com/
Also known as Muir Cemetery, Oakwood is situated along Blue Water Highway in Muir, Ionia County, Michigan. The Find a Grave site allows readers to adopt a cemetery, to upload photographs of the grounds and of the memorials of people who are interred there. Visitors to the site may also upload virtual flowers, share memories, and add memorials not already listed. Dates of birth and death are posted, along with other information, and the interred may be cross-referenced with other family members.
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2268549/oakwood-cemetery
Located on Lou Lemke Lane, in Muir, Michigan, Twin Rivers is part of Ionia Public Schools, serving students in kindergarten through the fifth grade. The address and directions to the school are presented, along with phone and fax numbers, an email address, school schedules, and a calendar of upcoming events, as well as announcements, school news, and the text of school plans. A district staff directory, daily schedules, lunch menus, and an overview of its transportation resources are set forth.
https://www.ioniaschools.org/twinrivers
Situated in Lyons Township, Ionia County, the village of Muir, Michigan was incorporated in 1871. The official municipal website presents a history of the village, a photo gallery, and a list of village committee members, with contacts for the village president, president pro-temp, clerk, treasurer, street administrator, and DPW maintenance, as well as a contact form. Other resources include utilities and billing policies, financial data, meeting agendas and minutes, and ordinances.
https://villageofmuirmi.gov/