The village of Parma, Michigan is in Jackson County. Divided into three sections, the main portion of the village is south of I-94, along both sides of Parma Road, straddling Parma Township to the west, and Sandstone Township to the east.
Another portion of the village is in Parma Township, west of Parma Road, and between Mockey Brook and I-94, while the third section is east of the other two sections, and south of I-94, with its easternmost border being North Dearing Road. Old US 12 (Michigan Avenue) passes through the main portion of the village.
Cities and villages within twenty miles of Parma include Concord, Albion, Jackson, Springport, Homer, Hanover, Eaton Rapids, and Marshall.
Originally located a few miles east of its current location, Parma was established as a stop along the Michigan Central Railroad known as Gidley's Station. Eli Gould is acknowledged as the founding settler of the community when he came in 1833. When it was moved to its current location, and platted by James M. Gould, it was renamed Groveland, and at some point, it was also known as Cracker Hill.
When the village was incorporated in 1847, its name was changed to Parma, after Parma, New York, the hometown of some of its early settlers. A post office was established on January 28, 1862.
Parma was on the main line of the Michigan Central, and also served by an interurban that ran between Jackson and Albion. However, the Parma depot was closed in 1954, and the building was later dismantled.
The Parma Union School District served the village until 1957, when it joined with other school districts to form the Western School District. Today, only Parma Elementary School is located within the village limits.
The focal point of this portion of our guide is on the village of Parma, Michigan. Online resources representing the village or any other governmental entities within the village, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities, are appropriate for this category.
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Family-owned and operated, the company has been in business since 1990. Based in Parma, Michigan, the company specializes in residential and commercial doors, including brands such as Flexon, Wayne Dalton, Hormann, LiftMaster, Genie, and Clopay. Door openers for commercial, residential, industrial, and agricultural applications are available, as well as door and door opener installations and repairs, including insurance work and custom jobs. A gallery of photographs is displayed.
https://www.affordabledoorsjackson.com/
Located on West Michigan Avenue in Parma, Michigan, the deli and grill are open daily. Directions, a map, hours of operation, telephone number, fax number, and an online contact form are presented, along with its main menu, omelets, and ala carte items. The business also includes a grocery store, gasoline services, a deli, and catering services, which may include full breakfast, dinner, and lunch menus, food and beverages, and a full bar setup, which are described here.
https://www.cindys128deli.com/
Founded as the Parma Library in 1922, the library moved to a few locations before settling in its current building in 1937. Now a branch of the Jackson District Library system, the branch is located on Church Street in Parma, Michigan. The address, telephone number, and branch hours are posted on the site, which includes an overview of its collections and services, available downloads and streaming services, children's programs, and online account services.
http://myjdl.com/Parma/
Affiliated with the Wesleyan Church, the congregation meets at its facilities on Benn Road in the village of Parma, Michigan on Sunday mornings, and at other times as listed in its calendar of events. The address, a map, telephone number, and an online contact form are provided, along with an introduction to the congregation's pastor and family, and links to additional information about the Wesleyan Church denomination. Prayer requests may be made online, and Bible messages are offered.
http://www.springlifechurch.org/
Incorporated in 1847, the Jackson County village spans Parma and Sandstone townships. The official municipal website discusses village services, and includes village ordinances, and access to various permits, forms, and other public files, including the village newsletter. The village office location, hours of operation, phone and fax numbers, and email address are posted, along with public notices and announcements. Taxes and fees may be paid online.
https://www.villageofparma.org/
