The village of Pigeon, Michigan is in the northwest part of the Thumb Region of the Lower Peninsula.
Surrounded by Winsor Township in Huron County, the village is east of the Pigeon River. The chief route to and from the village is Pigeon Road, which enters the village from the west, then turns south in the center of town. Other routes include Caseville Road, and Sturm Road, the latter of which forms the eastern boundary of the village.
Cities and villages within twenty-five miles of Pigeon include Elkton, Owendale, Caseville, Gagetown, Sebewaing, Bad Axe, Unionville, Cass City, and Kinde, while the unincorporated communities of Berne, Linkville, Bay Port, Weale, and Kilmanagh are within ten miles.
Largely residential, the village has a population of just under 1,100. Its peak population was 1,208 in 2010.
Like many Michigan communities, Pigeon was founded as a railroad town, after it became apparent that the Saginaw, Tuscola & Huron County Railroad was coming through the area in the late 1880s. A station was opened in Pigeon, and it later became the crossing of the north-south Pontiac, Oxford & Northern (Grand Trunk Railway) and the east-west Pere Marquette Railway, both of which used the same depot.
Coming in 1888, John Nitz and C.A. Applegate are acknowledged as the village's founders. With the potential for growth becoming evident, settlers began coming to the area, establishing businesses and industries, and later banks, churches, hotels, grocery stores, a grist mill, grain elevators, blacksmith shops, doctor's offices, and an opera house.
A post office was established on April 20, 1890, with Albert Kleinschmidt as the first postmaster. Pigeon was incorporated as a village in 1902. Many of its early settlers were recent immigrants from Germany, Scotland, Ireland, and England. At one time, German was the most common language in Pigeon, which was named for its proximity to the river, which was itself named for the large number of pigeons in the area.
The focus of this portion of our guide is on the village of Pigeon, Michigan. Appropriate resources include websites representing the village government or any other governmental entities headquartered in the village, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities.
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Formed as the Pigeon Milling Company in 1897, before the village was incorporated, the co-op's history is outlined here, and its board of directors and officers are introduced, along with its agronomy, grain marketing, dry bean marketing, quality assurance, and energy sales services. The Elevator handles and stores soft white winter wheat and soft red winter wheat, and has six locations with the capability to load rail cars with wheat. Other products include corn, dry beans, and soybeans.
https://www.coopelev.com/
Owned and operated by the Village of Pigeon, the band shell is used for outdoor concerts, on the lawn, as bleachers or seating is not available, although there is a small concessions stand and two port-a-johns, with parking available on three sides of the band shell. Its location is shown on a map, and driving directions are provided. The history of the band shell is provided, along with an event schedule, ticket prices, and advance ticket sales locations, as well as venue information.
https://www.pigeonbandshell.com/
Serving the business community of Pigeon, Michigan and the surrounding area for more than forty years, the Chamber is a business membership organization headquartered in the village of Pigeon. Its mission and vision, membership levels and policies, board members, board minutes, and a map of Pigeon are set forth, and a membership form may be downloaded from the site. Other resources include upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, announcements, and Chamber contacts.
https://pigeonchamber.com/
Situated in downtown Pigeon, Michigan, the Market is in business from May to October, with Market days on Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm, rain or shine. With space for more than fifty vendors, the Market features produce, flowers, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, jams, fudge, art, antiques, crafts, and other items, with may differ from time to time, depending on availability. Vendor instructions, a downloadable application, and a market layout map are available. Other resources include a blog.
http://www.pigeonfarmersmarket.com/
The Society is made up of members who are interested in the history of Pigeon, Michigan, and the surrounding area. Membership levels and dues are posted, along with a calendar of events, newsletters, photo galleries, and a gift store, although purchases cannot be made online. The Society operates the Woelke Historical Research Center, Depot Museum, and Berne Junction Mercantile, each of which is highlighted here, with hours of operation, and a map showing its locations.
http://pigeonhistoricalsociety.com/
Pigeon is Winsor Township, Huron County, in the Thumb Region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. A profile of the village is provided on the official municipal website, along with a guide to local churches, schools, civic organizations, businesses, attractions, and events. The village council, departments, and staff are featured, with hours and contacts, and an overview of the Pigeon Event Center, which may be available for business meetings, corporate events, weddings, and other events.
https://pigeonmichigan.com/
