The Village of Sheridan, Michigan is in lower Montcalm County, spanning Sidney, Evergreen, Bushnell, and Fairplain townships.
The village is situated along Pearl Lake, a 29-acre body of water that lies entirely within the Sheridan boundaries. The developed area of the village is primarily to the north, northeast, east, and southeast of the lake.
The primary routes to and from the village are West County Farm Road (Washington Street), South Sheridan Road (Main Street), East Beardslee Road (Grant Street), and East Condensery Road.
Cities and villages within twenty-five miles of Sheridan include Stanton, McBride, Greenville, Carson City, Belding, Edmore, Ionia, Hubbardston, Muir, Lyons, Perrinton, and Lakeview, while the unincorporated communities of Fenwick and Sidney are within ten miles of the village.
First appearing on a census roll in 1880 with a population of 661, Sheridan's peak population was 730 in 1990. At the time of the 2020 census, its population was 692. Its low population was 436 in 1910.
The first European-Americal land entry in the area was by Louis Lovell in 1851, although the area was not largely settled until after the American Civil War.
John W. Winsor opened a sawmill, which was the first business, and Erastus P. Brown, a shingle mill owner, became the first postmaster on October 14, 1864, and named for Union Civil War General Philip H. Sheridan. Brown was also a director of the Ionia & Stanton Railroad Company. After Winsor's mill was destroyed by fire, another mill was built for Charles and George Stanton.
The Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Railroad opened a station in Sheridan in the 1870s. The Grand Trunk Railway acquired the line in 1888, and Sheridan became a railroad crossing when the north-south Pere Marquette Railway crossed the east-west Grand Trunk Western.
Sheridan was incorporated as a village in 1877. Today, the Sheridan post office serves portions of Evergreen, Bushnell, Fairplain, and Signey townships, as well as parts of Crystal, Bloomer, and Montcalm townships.
Over the years, Sheridan became known for its historic wooden water tower. Its importance to the community was such that when the water tower was demolished, the village chose to paint an image of the iconic tower on the new one.
In this portion of our web guide, we will be focusing on the village of Sheridan, Michigan. Websites representing the municipal government, any other governmental bodies within the village, and local businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
Beth Haven Baptist Church & Academy
The independent, fundamental, Baptist church preaches and teaches from the King James Version of the Bible, and utilizes traditional hymns. A statement of beliefs and its position on the assurance of salvation are included, along with information on its bus ministry, nursery, Sunday School, teen ministry, addictions program, discipleship program, and its K-12 Christian school academy included, with reviews and policy data. A calendar of events is featured.
https://bethhavenbaptistchurch.squarespace.com/
Established in 1965, Big L Lumber has locations in Clarksville, Greenville, Sheridan, and Stanford, Michigan. Driving directions and business hours are published on the site, and an overview of its products and services is put forth, with a calendar of events, career opportunities, a catalog of products, and a catalog of new home packages. Its pole barn packages are also described, and an online form is available for cost estimates. Special offers may be noted, and a blog is also available.
https://big-l-lumber.com/
Central Montcalm Elementary School
A campus of Central Montcalm Public Schools, the PK-2nd-grade campus is located on St. Clair Street in Sheridan, Michigan. Its address, phone, and fax numbers are published on the site, as well as a staff directory, class directory, and an elementary school calendar. Menus are posted, an elementary student and parent handbook may be downloaded, and a weekly newsletter, a preschool application, and student programs are outlined, and announcements are posted.
https://central-montcalm.org/schools/cm-elementary-school/
The 22-bed critical access hospital is located in Sheridan, Michigan, where it employs more than a hundred and sixty employees and professional staff, serving Montcalm County and parts of Ionia, Gratiot, Mecosta, and Isabella counties. Founded in 1944, the hospital currently includes emergency care, a 24/7 walk-in clinic, in-patient, and out-patient services, same-day or short-stay surgery and rehabilitation services, pharmacy services, nutrition services, laboratory services, and others.
https://www.sheridanhospital.com/
Offering burial and cremation services, the funeral home has been in business since the early 1900s, currently with locations in Sheridan and Stanton, Michigan. Its history, locations, staff introductions, and testimonials are set forth, and a telephone number, email address, and online contact form are available. An overview of its services, options, and products are featured, and obituaries are published on the site, which includes grief support data. Flowers may be purchased through the site.
https://www.simpsonfamilyfuneralhomes.com/
Incorporated in 1877, Sheridan is located at the corners of four townships in Montcalm County, incorporating land from each. The official municipal website features the history of the village, the location of its village offices, office hours, and contacts. The members of the village council are highlighted and meeting minutes are published on the site. Other resources include ordinances, reports, and other documents, as well as a village calendar, and an introduction to its community center.
https://villageofsheridan.com/
