New Lothrop, Michigan is in Hazelton Township, in the northeast corner of Shiawassee County.
Porter Creek, Mistequay Creek, and Onion Creek flow through the village.
The village is centered on the intersection of Easton Road and New Lothrop Road. Cities and villages within twenty miles of New Lothrop include Montrose, Flushing, Lennon, Chesaning, Oakley, Mt. Morris, Vernon, Durand, Clio, Corunna, Birch Run, Swartz Creek, Owosso, Bancroft, and Flint.
The first land purchase in the area that would later become part of New Lothrop was by James Butler, who came from New York in 1836. The first settlements were along the Mistequay Creek, a couple of miles from the former town of Hazelton, which as also known as Ratville.
The same year, another townsite was platted by Gideon Silverthorn, A.W. Gillett, Warren Williams, and Nathan Colby, who owned the four corners upon which it grew. Originally, the settlement was known as Lothrop, for William Lothrop who had purchased the bells for the Methodist Church.
By 1879, Lothrop has a couple of grocery stores, clothing stores, a couple of harness shops, a shoe shop, three blacksmith shops, a wagon shop, a sawmill, a grist mill, and a hotel. A post office was established on May 20, 1878, with Carlton K. Runnels as postmaster
By 1900, Lothrop had become New Lothrop and, by 1915 there were two streets in the town lined with hitching rails, as very few people had cars at that point. New Lothrop was incorporated as a village on April 11, 1947. In 1950, a fire hall was built, which also served as a garage for a police car and other village-owned equipment. Today, that building. houses the township offices.
New Lothrop is largely residential, with a population of about five hundred and fifty. Its peak population was 646 in 1980. The village council has established a New Lothrop Development Authority which, together with the village, is working to encourage growth in the community.
The focus of this portion of our guide is on the village of New Lothrop, Michigan. Appropriate topics include online resources representing the municipality, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, sports programs, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities.
Recommended Resources
First United Methodist Church of New Lothrop
The UMC congregation meets at its facilities on Orchard Street in New Lothrop, Michigan. The address is stated, and a map shows the location of the church. Service schedules, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, a church newsletter, member information and testimonials, and a FAQ answering questions about the church, are included. The church's food pantry, support ministries, women's and men's ministries, and scrapbooking and crafting programs are outlined, and a blog is included.
https://newlothropfumc.org/
New Lothrop Area Public Schools
Serving the K-12th-grade community in New Lothrop, Michigan, the public school system operates an elementary school and a high school, as well as a preschool program, each of which are highlighted here, including school schedules, office hours, and faculty and staff contacts. Resources for parents include contacts for the parent-teacher organization, access to various documents and forms, a district newsletter, and an overview of its transportation and food service programs.
https://www.newlothrop.k12.mi.us/
New Lothrop Church of the Nazarene
Organized in 1933, the NLCN is affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, the largest Wesleyan-Holiness denomination in the world. The congregation's history, an overview of its beliefs and practices, community center rental policies, and the address of its church building on South Saginaw Street in New Lothrop, Michigan are stated, along with service times, information about its ministries to children, youth, adults, and the community, church bulletin, and a sermon archive.
http://nlnaz.com/
New Lothrop Insurance Service, Inc.
Locally owned and operated, the independent insurance agency is in New Lothrop, Michigan. Offering auto insurance, homeowner's insurance, commercial insurance, farm insurance, life insurance, and health insurance policies, the agency represents Auto-Owners Insurance, Fremont Insurance, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Pioneer State Mutual, Progressive, and Secura Insurance Companies. Its location, hours of operation, staff introductions, and office contacts are posted.
https://www.newlothropins.com/
Incorporated in 1996, the New Lothrop, Michigan company offers a variety of construction services, including custom home building, commercial framing, church construction, remodeling, roofing, garages, and pole buildings, among others, with commercial construction making up a significant part of its work. Its services are outlined, past projects are highlighted in photographs, and client testimonials are included, along with office hours, telephone number, and a contact form.
http://www.stephenjmorseconstruction.com/
Situated on New Lothrop Road in the village of New Lothrop, Michigan, the wedding venue is shown in several photographs. The business address and a Google map showing its location are posted, along with directions, business hours, and telephone numbers. The business is open seven days a week. An online form allows for quotes to be requested online. Other resources include client testimonials, as well as a form allowing clients to submit reviews, ratings, or testimonials.
http://www.tafoyabanquethall.net/
