Situated on the border of Pittsford and Jefferson Townships, in Hillsdale County, Pittsford, Michigan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP).
M-34 (Hudson Road) runs northwest-southeast through the center of the CDP, where it intersects Pittsford Road. Rumsey Road forms the west boundary of the CDP, while Day Road forms the north boundary, Jerome Road the east, and Miner Road the south boundary.
Michigan cities and villages within twenty-five miles of the CDP include Hudson, North Adams, Waldron, Hillsdale, Clayton, Jonesville, Addison, Reading, Allen, Hanover, Morenci, Litchfield, Cement City, Camden, Adrian, and Montgomery, while the unincorporated communities of Locust Corners, Osseo, Betzer, Prattville, and Ransom are within ten miles. The Ohio localities of Alvordton, Kunkle, Pioneer, Fayette, Holiday City, and Bridgewater Center are also within twenty-five miles of Pittsford.
Originally known as Locust Corners, the community was founded by Hiram Kidder in 1833. However, Alpheus Pratt, who came to the area from Pittsford, New York, had it renamed for his hometown when a post office was established on September 19, 1840. Elijah B. Seelye was the first postmaster.
The post office was closed on September 12, 1845, but restored on December 3, 1845. On January 4, 1846, the post office was moved to the western part of the township and renamed Sparta but, on January 30 of that year, the Keene post office was moved and renamed Pittsford.
The former village of Keene, about two miles north, was literally moved to Pittsford, as buildings were dismantled and reassembled in order to be nearer the railroad, when the Toledo & Ann Arbor Railroad came through Pittsford, establishing a station there.
The principal industry in Pittsford, during the early years, was brick manufacturing. Others included a cheese factory operated by Mark Hinkley, the R.J. Corlett & Sons sash and door company, and some lumber and coal industries.
As an unincorporated community, Pittsford is not a municipality, and is governed by Pittsford and Jefferson townships. Boundaries have been defined for the purpose of the US census, although they have no legal status.
The focus of this portion of our guide is on the community of Pittsford, and online resources representing any governmental entities within the CDP, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities, are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
Originally opened in 1991, the business is located on East Market Road in Pittsford, Michigan. Its address, telephone number, email address, and an online contact form are available on its site, Open Tuesday through Saturday, and closed on Sunday and Monday, the restaurant's hours of operation, closures, weekly specials, and soup of the day are published on the site, which includes its food and drinks menus, along with prices. A chat function is available for those who have questions.
https://www.djsfamilyrestaurant.com/
The congregation meets at its facilities on Beecher Road in Pittsford, Michigan. The independent Christian Church uses the Authorized King James Version of the Bible for all of its services, which take place on Sunday mornings and evenings, and which are also aired locally over radio station WPCJ 91.1 FM, and available for download from the site. A photo gallery, audio downloads, and radio schedules are posted. The church also operates Freedom Christian School, a K-12th-grade school.
http://www.freedomfarm.info/
Established by Earl Kelly in 1951, the Pittsford, Michigan furniture store is still owned and operated by the original family. Mailing and physical addresses are published, along with a telephone number, hours of operation, and an online contact form. Its products include bedroom furniture, mattresses, sofas, reclining chairs, dining room furniture, and other furniture items, which are featured here. A profile and history of the business are set forth, along with photographs.
https://www.kellysfurniturestore.com/
Meeting on Sunday mornings and evenings, on Wednesday evenings, and at other times, as posted on its calendar of events, the Pittsford, Michigan church is located on Market Street. Physical and mailing addresses are posted, along with their administrative telephone number, and a map. Its children's church, nursing home ministries, Vacation Bible School, staffed nursery, and other ministries are highlighted, and its pastor and leadership staff are introduced on the site.
http://libertybiblepittsford.org/
Headquartered in Pittsford, Michigan, the K-12th-grade public school district operates an elementary school and a combined middle school and high school. Student handbooks, classroom pages, and faculty and staff contacts are posted on the site, along with an overview of its athletics program, alumni programs, its parent's club, dining facilities, and the rules for riding the bus. Student announcements, transcript requests, career and tech opportunities, and job opportunities are posted.
https://www.pittsfordk12.org/
