The small village of Rothbury, Michigan is in northwest Grant Township, in the southwest quadrant of Oceana County, in the western Lower Peninsula.
Winston Road and Oceana Drive intersect near the center of the village. Its boundaries are Wilke Road to the north, McKinley Road to the south, 80th Avenue to the west, and 88th Avenue to the east.
Lake Michigan is about seven miles to the west. Cities and villages within twenty-five miles of Rothbury include New Era, Montague, Whitehall, Shelby, Lakewood Club, Hart, Hesperia, North Muskegon, Muskegon, Pentwater, and Fremont.
Rothbury first appeared on a census roll in 1970 with a population of 394. By 1980, it had increased to 522, its peak population. The village lost more than twenty percent of its population between 1980 and 1990. Although it has increased slightly each decade since, its population at the time of the 2020 census was 462.
Nelson Green is acknowledged as the village's first permanent settler when he came in 1865. That year, he gave the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad (which later became the Pere Marquette and the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway) a right-of-way across his land. A railroad station was established as Greenwood Station. However, when a post office was established on January 19, 1876, with Clark S. Parks as postmaster, the post office was called Malta because there was another Greenwood post office in Michigan. The post office was closed on August 27, 1877, but restored as Rothbury on September 22, 1879, at which time Charles D. Arnold became the postmaster. When Rothbury was incorporated as a village, it took the same name.
The focal point of this portion of our guide is on the village of Rothbury, Michigan. Online resources representing the village, any other government entity within the village, and local businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities, are appropriate for this category.
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The rustic, ranch-style resort in Rothbury, Michigan is situated on more than two thousand acres of oaks, pines, and maples, with log homes, cabins, and campsites in the Back Forty, near its Old West Town, that features a general store, old-time photo studio, campfire, and saloon, as well as an outdoor waterpark. Guest options include suites, condos, and an economy hotel. Several indoor and outdoor venues may be available for weddings, group events, and other activities.
https://doublejj.com/
The annual four-day music festival has been held in Rothbury, Michigan since 2011, offering its regular admission venue, as well as VIP packages in three configurations and price brackets. The lineup and schedules for the upcoming event are posted on the site, which includes the lineups from previous years, posters, and photographs. Information about tent camping, VIP camping, cabins, suites, and RV options are included, along with a campground map and other information.
https://electricforestfestival.com/
Located on South Michigan Avenue in Rothbury, Michigan, the restaurant offers a variety of Mexican cuisine, including beef tamales, barbacoa taco plates, refried beans, and others. Its location, operating hours, delivery hours, and contacts are set forth. A full menu, online ordering system, and delivery or pickup options are included, along with its rewards program, special offers. For online orders, the status may be viewed online, as well. Its address, map, and contacts are included.
http://orderricostamales.com/
Approximately one mile from downtown Rothbury, Michigan, accessible from Double JJ Resort, Winston Speedway, White Lake, and Grand View Golf Course, the storage facility serves short-term and long-term tenants, and offers a variety of sizes. Facility amenities are featured, along with a size guide, the address of the facility, directions, and a map showing its location. Its telephone number, access hours, and an online contact form are featured, and payments may be made online.
https://www.rothburystorage.com/
Situated a few miles inland from Lake Michigan, the village is in southern Oceana County, Michigan. The official municipal website includes a map of the village, a community calendar, staff directory, departmental contacts, and a list of village council members. Meeting schedules, minutes, and access to various forms and publications are included. Other resources include tax data, and a guide to local schools, churches, playgrounds, parks, and links to other local governments.
https://villageofrothbury.org/
