Weidman, Michigan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place that straddles Nottawa Township on the east and Sherman Township on the west, in Isabella County.
In Michigan, unincorporated communities don't have established boundaries, but census-designated places (CDPs) have defined boundaries for the purpose of the census, although they are without legal status.
The Weidman CDP includes a fairly large area. Its northern boundaries are West Vernon Road, West Denver Road, and West Rosebush Road. Its eastern boundaries are North Johnson Road and North La Pearl Road. Its southern boundaries are West Weidman Road and West Airline Road, and its western boundaries are Tilmann Lane, Walker Creek, and North Brinton Road.
Although the CDP covers a larger area to the north, east, and west of the main populated area, the community is concentrated south of the intersection of West Airline Road and North Woodruff Road, south of the Lake of the Hill.
Incorporated cities and villages within twenty-five miles of Weidman include Lake Isabella, Rosebush, Barryton, Farwell, Mt. Pleasant, Mecosta, Clare, Edmore, Coleman, and Shepherd, while the unincorporated communities of Drew, Beal City, and Sherman City are with ten miles.
The Coldwater River, a 13.1-mile waterway, and Walker Creek flow into the Lake of the Hill, an elongated body of water entirely contained within the CDP. Other lakes include Perch Lake and Riley Lake.
Like many Michigan communities, Weidman was founded as a lumber town, and named for John S. Weidman, who built a lumber mill in the early 1880s. In 1894, Weidman and his wife, Maggie, arranged to have the townsite platted and recorded by E.F. Guild, a surveyor. On September 26 of that year, a post office was established, with Horace H. Parsons as postmaster. Around that time, a branch line of the Detroit, Grand Rapids & Western (Pere Marquette) Railroad was extended to Weidman, which was the terminus of the branch, and a depot was opened there.
The focal point of this portion of our web guide is the unincorporated community known as Weidman, Michigan. Governmental entities, businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities within the community are appropriate topics for this category.
Recommended Resources
The lakeside homeowner's association publishes information about memberships, including annual dues, late fee policies, and a mailing address, as well as meeting minutes and other reports, rules, and regulations. New lakeside homeowners are introduced, and announcements of hosted events are included, with volunteer opportunities. Other resources include a gallery of photographs, water quality, and fishing data, a message from the association president, and notices of other local events.
https://www.lakeofthehillsweidman.com/
Founded in 1981 by Dr. Jan Pol, the veterinary clinic is in Weidman, Michigan, where Dr. Pol treats all animals, from companion animals to barnyard animals, while Dr. Pol hosts "The Incredible Dr. Pol" on National Geographic, as well as "In de Voetsporen van Dr. Pol," a reality series that airs in Dr. Pol's native country, the Netherlands. The site includes an online store offering apparel, gifts, collectibles, pet toys, cat litter, and pet food. Contacts are posted.
https://thedrpol.com/
The multi-generational traditional Baptist church is located along West Airline Road, just over a mile outside of Weidman, Michigan. Affiliated with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, the church meets on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, and Wednesday nights, with Men's and Women's Bible studies on Tuesday mornings. Service schedules, a calendar of events, and staff introductions are presented, along with a history of the church and a statement of faith.
https://weidmanbc.com/
A campus of Chippewa Hills School District, Weidman Elementary offers a preschool through fourth-grade curriculum in the Weidman, Michigan community. A profile of the school is presented, along with a school calendar, lunch menu, school newsletter, staff introductions, and information about the school's parent's group. Parents may sign up for grade-specific alerts and messages. Also included is a district calendar, curriculum maps, food service information, and staff resources.
http://www.chsd.us/weidman/
Previously known as Gamma Woods Campground, the campground is affiliated with Kampgrounds of America (KOA), and located along North Coldwater Road in Weidman, Michigan. The family campground offers a variety of activities for campers, including games and crafts for children, a pond, a beach area, a volleyball court, a basketball court, and several walking trails. Three rental cabins and eighty-three campsites are available, shown in photographs here, along with rates, and online reservations.
https://www.weidmankoa.com/
